US Bridges

Knox Ct over US 6 Ml

Good

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-16-EV

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knox Ct over US 6 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Knox Ct over US 6 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,851 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKnox Ct
CrossesUS 6 Ml
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72527, -105.03237
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,775 (2024)
Projected traffic10,851 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Knox Ct over US 6 Ml built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knox Ct 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Knox Ct over US 6 Ml carry?

About 9,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Knox Ct over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Knox Ct over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.