SH 71 Ml over Bob Creek Canal
GoodCrowley County, Colorado · 8 MI North of JCT US 50 · Structure no. L-22-G
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Bob Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying SH 71 Ml over Bob Creek Canal in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,921 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bob Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Bob Creek Canal 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 Bob Creek Canal carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Bob Creek Canal?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Bob Creek Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.