SH 86 Ml over Big Dry Creek
FairElbert County, Colorado · 3.3 MI E. of Elizabeth · Structure no. G-18-BM
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Ml over Big Dry Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Ml over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over Big Dry 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.