US Bridges

US 6 Ml over Snake River

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · 5 MI S of Dillon · Structure no. F-13-AC

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Ml over Snake River is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 Ml over Snake River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 6 Ml
CrossesSnake River
Location5 MI S of Dillon
RouteU.S. Route 6F
Coordinates39.60197, -105.99614
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Snake River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Ml over Snake River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Snake River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Ml over Snake River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Ml over Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.