SH 120 Ml over Bear Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of Portland · Structure no. K-16-M
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 120 Ml over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 120 Ml over Bear Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 120 Ml over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 120 Ml over Bear 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 120 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 120 Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SH 120 Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.