FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 6 ML

Carrying US 6 ML over SOUTH PLATTE R OVFLW

1 MI EAST OF JCT SH 14, Logan, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 6 ML

The US 6 ML bridge in Logan, Colorado carries US 6 ML over SOUTH PLATTE R OVFLW. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 44.1 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 6 ML compares

▼ 2.4
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Colorado bridges
182
Bridges in Logan · 16 in Poor condition
US 6 ML 34.7 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.2
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
44.1 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
25.1 m (82 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B-24-P

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 6 ML is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 6 ML against other structures in Logan and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 6 ML?

US 6 ML in Logan, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 6 ML inspected?

US 6 ML's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 6 ML is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 6 ML?

US 6 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 6 ML?

US 6 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 6 ML and does age affect safety?

US 6 ML was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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