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Denver County, CO · Structure #F-16-YZ

US 6 ML

US 6 ML in W Side Of I-25 Int. Denvr, Denver County, Colorado received a condition grade of A (82/100). Built in 2014, the bridge carries 136K vehicles daily on US 6 ML over South Platte River.

US 6 ML carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 82/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.

The bridge was built in 2014 and is 12 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. US 6 ML carries an average daily traffic count of 136,000 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing South Platte River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

A
82/100
82
Condition Score
136K
Daily Traffic
2014
Year Built
61m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
8/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 6 ML
Crosses Over
South Platte River
State
Colorado
County
Denver County
Location
W Side Of I-25 Int. Denvr
Year Built
2014
Age
12 years
Daily Traffic
136,000
Lanes
7
Length
61 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
F-16-YZ

About This Bridge

US 6 ML is a 12-year-old bridge located W Side Of I-25 Int. Denvr in Denver County, Colorado. The bridge carries US 6 ML over South Platte River with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 136K vehicles per day. Built in 2014, the structure spans 61 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (82/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

W Side Of I-25 Int. Denvr, Denver County, Colorado

39.725294, -105.016072

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 6 ML has a Condition Score of 82/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

US 6 ML was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

US 6 ML carries approximately 136K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 61 meters long and located on US 6 ML in W Side Of I-25 Int. Denvr, Denver County, Colorado.

No, US 6 ML is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

US 6 ML is located W Side Of I-25 Int. Denvr in Denver County, Colorado. The bridge carries US 6 ML over South Platte River. Its coordinates are 39.725294, -105.016072. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 6 ML carries US 6 ML over South Platte River. The bridge is 61 meters long and was built in 2014.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.