US 6 Ml over Draw
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 3.5 MI E of New Castle · Structure no. F-07-I
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Draw in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Draw 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Draw carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.