US Bridges

SH 74 Ml over Game Crossing

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Near Bergen Park · Structure no. F-15-DB

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 Ml over Game Crossing is a concrete slab carrying SH 74 Ml over Game Crossing in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 74 Ml
CrossesGame Crossing
LocationNear Bergen Park
RouteState Highway 74A
Coordinates39.69401, -105.35274
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 74 Ml over Game Crossing built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 Ml over Game Crossing 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 Game Crossing carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 Ml over Game Crossing?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SH 74 Ml over Game Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.