SH 165 Ml over South Hardscrabble Creek
FairCuster County, Colorado · 6 MI S. of JCT SH 96 · Structure no. L-16-R
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 165 Ml over South Hardscrabble Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 165 Ml over South Hardscrabble Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Hardscrabble Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 165 Ml over South Hardscrabble 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 165 Ml over South Hardscrabble Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 165 Ml over South Hardscrabble Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 165 Ml over South Hardscrabble Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.