SH 71 Ml over Duck Creek
GoodCrowley County, Colorado · 9.0 MI N of JCT SH 96 E · Structure no. K-22-C
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Duck Creek in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Duck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Duck Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Duck Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.