US Bridges

SH 92 Ml over Currant Creek

Good

Delta County, Colorado · 8 MI NE of Delta · Structure no. I-05-X

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 Ml over Currant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 92 Ml over Currant Creek in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 92 Ml
CrossesCurrant Creek
Location8 MI NE of Delta
RouteState Highway 92A
Coordinates38.78814, -107.94061
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 92 Ml over Currant Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 92 Ml over Currant 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 92 Ml over Currant Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 Ml over Currant Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 Ml over Currant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.