US Bridges

US 6 Ml over City Streets UP RR

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · In Sterling · Structure no. B-24-AQ

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,509 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over City Streets UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over City Streets UP RR in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,761 by 2040. The structure is 1,509 ft (459.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesCity Streets UP RR
LocationIn Sterling
RouteU.S. Route 6J
Coordinates40.62569, -103.20569
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,509 ft (459.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2020)
Projected traffic13,761 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 City Streets UP RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Ml over City Streets UP RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Ml over City Streets UP RR carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over City Streets UP RR?

The structure is 1,509 ft (459.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over City Streets UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.