SH 69 Ml over Huerfano River
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 15.7 MI NW of JCT I 25 · Structure no. N-16-C
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69 Ml over Huerfano River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 69 Ml over Huerfano River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 69 Ml over Huerfano River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69 Ml over Huerfano River 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 Huerfano River carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 69 Ml over Huerfano River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69 Ml over Huerfano River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.