SH 69 Ml over Texas Creek
FairCuster County, Colorado · 12 MI North of Westcliffe · Structure no. K-14-X
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69 Ml over Texas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69 Ml over Texas Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,934 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 69 Ml over Texas Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69 Ml over Texas 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 69 Ml over Texas Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 69 Ml over Texas Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69 Ml over Texas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.