US Bridges

Prev. US 6 Ml over Brush Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Sylvan Lk RD · Structure no. F-09-AU

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,590
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prev. US 6 Ml over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prev. US 6 Ml over Brush Creek in Eagle 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 12,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,612 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrev. US 6 Ml
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Sylvan Lk RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.64642, -106.84138
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,590 (2020)
Projected traffic15,612 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Prev. US 6 Ml over Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Prev. US 6 Ml over Brush Creek carry?

About 12,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prev. US 6 Ml over Brush Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Prev. US 6 Ml over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.