SH 115 Ml over Sand Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 2.5 MI N of JCT US 50 · Structure no. K-16-A
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 115 Ml over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 115 Ml over Sand Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 102 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 115 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is SH 115 Ml over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 115 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 115 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.