US 6 Ml over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · 2.4MI E of JCT I70 · Structure no. F-15-CY
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 97 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 steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,104 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.