US Bridges

SH 67 Ml over East Plum Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · Just S. of Sedalia · Structure no. G-17-M

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 Ml over East Plum Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 67 Ml over East Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,420 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 67 Ml
CrossesEast Plum Creek
LocationJust S. of Sedalia
RouteState Highway 67E
Coordinates39.43223, -104.96455
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2020)
Projected traffic7,420 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 67 Ml over East Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 67 Ml over East Plum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 67 Ml over East Plum Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 Ml over East Plum Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 Ml over East Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.