SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · VASQUEZ/56th Ave S of 270 · Structure no. E-17-AT
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 362 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,400 by 2040. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.