SH 71 Ml over Lake Meredith Canal
FairCrowley County, Colorado · 5.8 MI No of JCT US 50 Ml · Structure no. L-22-BK
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Lake Meredith Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 Ml over Lake Meredith Canal in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Lake Meredith Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Lake Meredith Canal 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 Lake Meredith Canal carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Lake Meredith Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Lake Meredith Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.