SH 96 Ml over Adobe Creek
FairKiowa County, Colorado · 2.3 MI NE of Arlington · Structure no. K-23-A
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Adobe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 96 Ml over Adobe Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Adobe Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Adobe 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Adobe Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Adobe Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Adobe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.