SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek
PoorElbert County, Colorado · W. Edge of Kiowa · Structure no. G-19-B
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,684 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.