US Bridges

US 6 Ml over UP RR

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 12 MI SW of Sterling · Structure no. C-23-AO

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 Ml over UP RR in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesUP RR
Location12 MI SW of Sterling
RouteU.S. Route 6J
Coordinates40.46623, -103.37851
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Ml over 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 UP RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over UP RR?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.