SH 101 Ml over Rule Creek
FairBent County, Colorado · 17.6 MI So of JCT US 50 · Structure no. M-24-D
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 101 Ml over Rule Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 101 Ml over Rule Creek in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 101 Ml over Rule Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 101 Ml over Rule 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 101 Ml over Rule Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is SH 101 Ml over Rule Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 101 Ml over Rule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.