US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR
PoorGarfield County, Colorado · 1/2 M W of Parachute · Structure no. G-04-R
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR in Garfield 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,968 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 43 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Parachute Creek SR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.