US Bridges

US 6 Ml over Draw SR

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 14.9 MI NE of Mesa-Garfie · Structure no. G-05-F

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over Draw SR is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 Ml over Draw SR in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesDraw SR
Location14.9 MI NE of Mesa-Garfie
RouteU.S. Route 6M
Coordinates39.48709, -107.95762
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic877 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Draw SR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Ml over Draw SR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Draw SR carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over Draw SR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over Draw SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.