US Bridges

US 6 Ml over Eagle River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 6.5 MI E of Eagle · Structure no. F-10-AC

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,066 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesEagle River
Location6.5 MI E of Eagle
RouteU.S. Route 6E
Coordinates39.70318, -106.7277
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2020)
Projected traffic5,066 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

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 Eagle River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over Eagle River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over Eagle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.