SH 8 Ml over Bear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · In Morrison · Structure no. F-16-SR
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 Ml over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 8 Ml over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 Ml over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.