SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek
PoorDenver County, Colorado · Sheridan Just N. of 285 · Structure no. F-16-FH
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,810 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.