US Bridges

SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml

Good

Adams County, Colorado · In Commerce City · Structure no. E-17-MU

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,892 by 2038. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 2 Ml
CrossesUS 6 Ml
LocationIn Commerce City
RouteState Highway 2D
Coordinates39.81268, -104.93182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,892 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 2 Ml over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.