US Bridges

SH 83 Ml over Kinney Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 5.0 MI N JCT SH 86 · Structure no. G-17-AX

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83 Ml over Kinney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 83 Ml over Kinney Creek 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 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,180 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 83 Ml
CrossesKinney Creek
Location5.0 MI N JCT SH 86
RouteState Highway 83A
Coordinates39.47457, -104.7581
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2020)
Projected traffic43,180 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 83 Ml over Kinney Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 83 Ml over Kinney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 83 Ml over Kinney Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 83 Ml over Kinney Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns SH 83 Ml over Kinney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.