US 6 Ml over Prewitt Outlet Canal
FairWashington County, Colorado · 16.4 MI No of JCT I-76 · Structure no. C-23-L
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Ml over Prewitt Outlet Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Ml over Prewitt Outlet 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Prewitt Outlet Canal built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Ml over Prewitt Outlet 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 Outlet Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Ml over Prewitt Outlet Canal?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Ml over Prewitt Outlet Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.