SH 96 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek
GoodCuster County, Colorado · In Wetmore · Structure no. L-16-J
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Hardscrabble Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Hardscrabble 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 2021.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.