SH 115 Ml over Salt Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 8.2 MI NE of Penrose · Structure no. J-17-G
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 115 Ml over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 115 Ml over Salt Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,413 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 115 Ml over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 115 Ml over Salt 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 115 Ml over Salt Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 115 Ml over Salt Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns SH 115 Ml over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.