US 6 Ml over Big Salt Wash
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Fruita · Structure no. H-02-GH
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Big Salt Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 Ml over Big Salt Wash in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,223 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Big Salt Wash built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Big Salt Wash 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Big Salt Wash carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Big Salt Wash?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Big Salt Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.