US Bridges

SH 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 3.2 Miles NW of Gardner · Structure no. M-16-R

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 69 Ml
CrossesMilligan Arroyo
Location3.2 Miles NW of Gardner
RouteState Highway 69A
Coordinates37.80205, -105.2146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic542 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo 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 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 Ml over Milligan Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.