SH 71 Ml over Pond Creek
FairCrowley County, Colorado · 10.5 MI N. of JCT SH 96 · Structure no. K-22-O
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Pond Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 71 Ml over Pond Creek in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 71 Ml over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Pond 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Pond Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Pond Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.