SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek
PoorBaca County, Colorado · 9.5 Miles W. of Kansas · Structure no. N-28-H
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Masonry
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 116 Ml over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.