US Bridges

SH 86 Ml over Station Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 10.1 MI E of Kiowa · Structure no. G-19-A

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 Ml over Station Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 86 Ml over Station Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 86 Ml
CrossesStation Creek
Location10.1 MI E of Kiowa
RouteState Highway 86A
Coordinates39.28749, -104.29732
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2020)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 86 Ml over Station Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 86 Ml over Station 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 Station Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 Ml over Station Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 Ml over Station Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.