Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R
PoorClear Creek County, Colorado · 5.7 MI E of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. F-15-BM
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,840 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R carry?
About 41,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to US 6 Ml over Clear Creek R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.