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Prev. US 6 Ml over Gypsum Creek

Fair

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

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,390
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prev. US 6 Ml over Gypsum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prev. US 6 Ml over Gypsum Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 9,390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,644 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPrev. US 6 Ml
CrossesGypsum Creek
LocationIn Gypsum
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.64549, -106.95089
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,390 (2020)
Projected traffic11,644 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prev. US 6 Ml over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prev. US 6 Ml over Gypsum 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 Gypsum Creek carry?

About 9,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Prev. US 6 Ml over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.