US 6 Ml over Colorado River
PoorMesa County, Colorado · 1 MI E. of Debeque · Structure no. G-04-A
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 407 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Colorado River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 6 Ml over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2040. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Colorado River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Colorado River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Colorado River?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.