US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 1.6 MI NE of JCT I-76 · Structure no. C-22-J
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 139 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek 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 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.