SH 165 Ml over Willis Creek
GoodCuster County, Colorado · 1.11 MI N of JCT SH 78 · Structure no. L-16-AE
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 165 Ml over Willis Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 165 Ml over Willis Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 165 Ml over Willis Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 165 Ml over Willis 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 165 Ml over Willis Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 165 Ml over Willis Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 165 Ml over Willis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.