SH 69 Ml over Taylor Creek
GoodCuster County, Colorado · 3.1 MI NW of Westcliffe · Structure no. L-14-C
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69 Ml over Taylor Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 69 Ml over Taylor Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 69 Ml over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69 Ml over Taylor Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 69 Ml over Taylor Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 69 Ml over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69 Ml over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.