SH 72 Ml over Croke Canal
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Indiana ST .1 MI N of 72N · Structure no. E-16-DJ
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 Ml over Croke Canal is a concrete slab carrying SH 72 Ml over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 Ml over Croke Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 Ml over Croke Canal 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 72 Ml over Croke Canal carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 Ml over Croke Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 Ml over Croke Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.