SH 86 Ml over Gold Creek
FairElbert County, Colorado · Just W. of Elizabeth · Structure no. G-18-BO
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Gold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 86 Ml over Gold 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,738 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 SH 86 Ml over Gold Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over Gold 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over Gold Creek carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Gold Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Gold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.