SH 69 Ml over Williams Creek
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 5 Miles NW of Farisita · Structure no. M-16-D
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 134 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69 Ml over Williams Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69 Ml over Williams Creek in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 69 Ml over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69 Ml over Williams 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 69 Ml over Williams Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 69 Ml over Williams Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69 Ml over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.