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.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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
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.
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.