SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · 2.3 MI E of JCT I25 · Structure no. E-17-UZ
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.