SH 65 Ml over Surface Creek
FairDelta County, Colorado · 3.4 MI N of Orchard City · Structure no. I-05-C
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 65 Ml over Surface Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 65 Ml over Surface Creek in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,871 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 65 Ml over Surface Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 65 Ml over Surface 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 65 Ml over Surface Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 65 Ml over Surface Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 65 Ml over Surface Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.