SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 2 MI South of Morrison · Structure no. F-16-FB
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 46 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 Ml over US 285 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.