SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 8.1 MI N of JCT SH 86 · Structure no. F-17-HI
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,680 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch carry?
About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SH 83 Ml over Sulphur Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.