Simms Street over US 6 Ml
FairJefferson County, Colorado · In Lakewood · Structure no. F-16-GN
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,109
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simms Street over US 6 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Simms Street over US 6 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simms Street over US 6 Ml built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Simms Street over US 6 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 Simms Street over US 6 Ml carry?
About 2,109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Simms Street over US 6 Ml?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Simms Street over US 6 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.