US 6 Ml over Colorado River
PoorMesa County, Colorado · In Palisade · Structure no. H-03-E
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 484 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2040. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Colorado River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Colorado River?
The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.