US Bridges

SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 4.9 MI S of JCT SH 50 · Structure no. K-09-F

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 114 Ml
CrossesCochetopa Creek
Location4.9 MI S of JCT SH 50
RouteState Highway 114A
Coordinates38.46021, -106.76016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 closed28 mi (45 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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa 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 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.