SH 74 Ml over Bear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · S.E. Edge of Evergreen · Structure no. F-15-BD
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 74 Ml over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 74 Ml over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 74 Ml over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 74 Ml over Bear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 74 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 74 Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 74 Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.