SH 86 Ml over I 70 Ml
FairElbert County, Colorado · 8 MI W of Limon · Structure no. G-21-T
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Ml over I 70 Ml in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml over I 70 Ml 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 I 70 Ml carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.