SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek
FairGilpin County, Colorado · 1.9 MI No of JCT US 6 · Structure no. E-15-H
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek in Gilpin County, Colorado. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,690 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.