SH 86 Ml over Running Creek
FairElbert County, Colorado · Elizabeth · Structure no. G-18-BN
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Running Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 86 Ml over Running Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,210 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Ml over Running Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over Running 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 Running Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Running Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Running Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.