SH 86 Ml over Big Sandy Creek
FairElbert County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S. of I 70 · Structure no. G-21-AN
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 86 Ml over Big Sandy Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over Big Sandy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.