Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali Creek
FairEagle County, Colorado · 2.7 MI E of Gypsum · Structure no. F-09-G
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,491
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali Creek is a concrete slab carrying Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,049 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali Creek carry?
About 6,491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Prev. US 6 Ml over Alkali Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.