SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · 2 MI SE of Kittredge · Structure no. F-15-AC
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch?
The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 74 Ml over Cold Spring Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.