SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek
GoodFremont County, Colorado · 2.8 MI E JCT SH 115 · Structure no. K-16-AM
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2040. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 120 Ml over Hardscrabble Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.