US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel
FairMesa County, Colorado · 10.9 MI W. of Parachute · Structure no. G-04-D
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Colorado N. Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.