US Bridges

SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 200 Ft N of 76 Ave · Structure no. E-16-HU

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,040 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 95 Ml
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location200 Ft N of 76 Ave
RouteState Highway 95A
Coordinates39.83491, -105.05312
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic41,040 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.