SH 69 Ml over Grape Creek
FairCuster County, Colorado · 3 MI NW of Westcliffe · Structure no. L-14-D
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69 Ml over Grape Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 69 Ml over Grape 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 69 Ml over Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69 Ml over Grape 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 Grape Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 69 Ml over Grape Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69 Ml over Grape Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.