US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1
PoorLogan County, Colorado · 4.7 MI NE of JCT SH 63 · Structure no. B-24-A
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1 in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1 built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1 carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml Ebnd over Sterling Canal No 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.