SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 10 MI N of JCT SH 86 · Structure no. F-17-IB
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 242 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 242 ft wide.
Who owns SH 83 Ml over Baldwin Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.