US Bridges

SH 69 Ml over Turkey Creek

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 18.8 MI NW of JCT I 25 · Structure no. N-16-Q

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 Ml over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 69 Ml over Turkey Creek in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 69 Ml
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location18.8 MI NW of JCT I 25
RouteState Highway 69A
Coordinates37.74384, -105.06886
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2020)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 69 Ml over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69 Ml over Turkey 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 69 Ml over Turkey Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 Ml over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 Ml over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.