SH 14 Ml over Arapahoe Creek
FairJackson County, Colorado · 10.0 Miles North of JCT U · Structure no. C-11-A
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Ml over Arapahoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Ml over Arapahoe Creek in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,794 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 14 Ml over Arapahoe Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 14 Ml over Arapahoe 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Arapahoe Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Ml over Arapahoe Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Ml over Arapahoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.