SH 83 Ml over Piney Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just S. of Orchard Road · Structure no. F-17-I
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 83 Ml over Piney Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 83 Ml over Piney Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 58 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,570 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 83 Ml over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 83 Ml over Piney 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 83 Ml over Piney Creek carry?
About 59,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 83 Ml over Piney Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns SH 83 Ml over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.