US Bridges

SH 74 Ml over Sawmill Gulch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · In Idledale · Structure no. F-15-DD

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 Ml over Sawmill Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 74 Ml over Sawmill 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 74 Ml
CrossesSawmill Gulch
LocationIn Idledale
RouteState Highway 74A
Coordinates39.66502, -105.24182
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,399 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sawmill Gulch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 Ml over Sawmill Gulch 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 Sawmill Gulch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 Ml over Sawmill Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns SH 74 Ml over Sawmill Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.