US Bridges

US 6 Ml over Bryant Street

Good

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

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over Bryant Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Bryant Street 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 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 134,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,400 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesBryant Street
LocationIn Denver
RouteU.S. Route 6G
Coordinates39.7252, -105.0189
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.7 m)
Roadway width169 ft (51.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,000 (2020)
Projected traffic147,400 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US 6 Ml over Bryant Street built?

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

What condition is US 6 Ml over Bryant Street 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 US 6 Ml over Bryant Street carry?

About 134,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over Bryant Street?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over Bryant Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.