SH 69 Ml over Wilmer Gulch
FairCuster County, Colorado · 4.3 MI S. of Westcliffe · Structure no. L-15-E
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69 Ml over Wilmer Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 69 Ml over Wilmer Gulch in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 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 Wilmer Gulch built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69 Ml over Wilmer Gulch 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 Wilmer Gulch carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 69 Ml over Wilmer Gulch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69 Ml over Wilmer Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.