US Bridges

Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · In Gypsum · Structure no. F-09-AL

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,419
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,419 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,919 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPrev. US 6 Ml
CrossesEagle River
LocationIn Gypsum
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.64919, -106.95312
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,419 (2020)
Projected traffic12,919 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River carry?

About 10,419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Prev. US 6 Ml over Eagle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.