SH 83 Ml over Bayou Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 3.0 MI N. JCT SH 86 · Structure no. G-17-BR
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 83 Ml over Bayou Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 83 Ml over Bayou 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,460 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bayou Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 83 Ml over Bayou 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 Bayou Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 83 Ml over Bayou Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns SH 83 Ml over Bayou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.