US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal
FairWashington County, Colorado · 13.5 MI No of JCT I-76 · Structure no. C-23-D
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Prewitt Res Intake Canal built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Prewitt Res Intake Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.