US 6 Ml over Mcintyre Gulch
FairJefferson County, Colorado · In Lakewood · Structure no. F-16-L
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Mcintyre Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 Ml over Mcintyre Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 83 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,100 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 241 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Mcintyre Gulch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Mcintyre Gulch 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 Mcintyre Gulch carry?
About 101,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Mcintyre Gulch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 241 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Mcintyre Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.