US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek

Fair

Crowley County, Colorado · 1.4 MI East of Crowley · Structure no. L-21-T

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesBob Creek
Location1.4 MI East of Crowley
RouteState Highway 96B
Coordinates38.19907, -103.83241
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 Ml over Bob 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.