US Bridges

US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave.

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · In Lakewood · Structure no. F-16-XQ

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave. in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,540 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 125 ft wide.

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesSH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave.
LocationIn Lakewood
RouteU.S. Route 6G
Coordinates39.72556, -105.05365
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,000 (2020)
Projected traffic126,540 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave. carry?

About 114,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave.?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over SH 95 Ml/Sheridan Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.