US 6 Ml over Clear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 6.9 MI E of JCT SH 119 · Structure no. F-15-BA
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Clear Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.