SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · .2 Mi. S. of Coal Mine RD · Structure no. F-16-FV
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,030 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.
Who owns SH121 Ml-Wadsworth over Dutch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.