SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 3.2 MI NW of JCT US 50 · Structure no. J-15-A
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,904 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 Ml over Currant 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.