SH 86 Ml over Comanche Creek
FairElbert County, Colorado · 5.0 MI E of Kiowa · Structure no. G-19-F
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 299 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Comanche Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Ml over Comanche Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Comanche Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over Comanche 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 Comanche Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Comanche Creek?
The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Comanche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.