SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch
GoodCuster County, Colorado · 7 MI East of JCT SH 69 · Structure no. L-15-P
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,214 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch 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 2021.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Querida Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.