US 6 Ml over Clear Creek
GoodClear Creek County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E of JCT I70 · Structure no. F-15-CO
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,104 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Clear Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.