US 6 over Deep River

Poor Condition85 years old22,439 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyLake
Location00.71 E SR 51/i-80/94
CarriesUS 6
CrossesDeep River
Coordinates41.57294, -87.23983

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length176.8 ft (53.9 m)
Max Span47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area754.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,439 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number018880

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