SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 3.6 MI E of Parachute · Structure no. G-05-J
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 448 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 671
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2043. The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml carry?
About 671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 6 Frontage RD over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.