US Bridges

US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI NE of JCT I-76 · Structure no. C-22-BR

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek in Morgan 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT I-76
RouteU.S. Route 6J
Coordinates40.27666, -103.58143
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.