SH 72 Ml over Coal Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · 3.4 MI W of JCT SH 93 · Structure no. E-15-AR
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 Ml over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 Ml over Coal Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 Ml over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 Ml over Coal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 72 Ml over Coal Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 Ml over Coal Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 Ml over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.