SH 59 Ml over Little Spring Creek
GoodCheyenne County, Colorado · 16 MI N of Kit Carson · Structure no. I-25-W
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Little Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 59 Ml over Little Spring Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 Ml over Little Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Little Spring 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over Little Spring Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Little Spring Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Little Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.