US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman Creek
FairPhillips County, Colorado · 1 MI W of Paoli · Structure no. B-27-J
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over N.Fk.Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.