US Bridges

US 6 Ml over SH 391 Ml

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 6th / Kipling in Lakewood · Structure no. F-16-EP

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over SH 391 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 6 Ml over SH 391 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 60 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,880 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesSH 391 Ml
Location6th / Kipling in Lakewood
RouteU.S. Route 6G
Coordinates39.72528, -105.11002
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2020)
Projected traffic104,880 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 391 Ml built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 6 Ml over SH 391 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Ml over SH 391 Ml carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over SH 391 Ml?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over SH 391 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.