SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy Creek
FairCheyenne County, Colorado · 1.7 MI NE of Lincoln-Chyn · Structure no. I-24-B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 94 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.