SH 96 Ml over Horse Creek
FairCrowley County, Colorado · 1.6 MI East of Sugar City · Structure no. L-22-B
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 579 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 96 Ml over Horse Creek in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2040. The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Horse 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Horse Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Horse Creek?
The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.