US Bridges

SH 67 Ml over Arkansas River

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · Just N. of Florence · Structure no. K-16-CG

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 Ml over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 67 Ml over Arkansas River in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 67 Ml
CrossesArkansas River
LocationJust N. of Florence
RouteState Highway 67B
Coordinates38.39873, -105.11509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 67 Ml over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 67 Ml over Arkansas River 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 67 Ml over Arkansas River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 Ml over Arkansas River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 Ml over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.