US 6 Ml over Elk Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 4.3 MI E of JCT SH 119 · Structure no. F-15-L
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Elk 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 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 38 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Elk 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 Elk 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 Elk Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Elk Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.