US Bridges

SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 0.4 MI SE of JCT US 50 · Structure no. J-09-AF

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 114 Ml
CrossesCochetopa Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of JCT US 50
RouteState Highway 114A
Coordinates38.51726, -106.78516
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic653 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.