SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 6.3 MI N of JCT SH86 · Structure no. G-17-BO
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,360 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 338 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage 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 SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 338 ft wide.
Who owns SH83 Ml over Unnamed Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.