US Bridges

US 6 Ml over Draw

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 1.0 MI E of Indiana Ave · Structure no. F-16-CY

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 6 Ml over Draw in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 78 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,190 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of Indiana Ave
RouteU.S. Route 6G
Coordinates39.72473, -105.14992
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2020)
Projected traffic71,190 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 6 Ml over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.