SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of JCT SH 224 · Structure no. E-17-EP
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,925
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 27,925 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,302 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR carry?
About 27,925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH6 Ditch Rider RD over Burlington Canal SR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.