SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek
GoodKiowa County, Colorado · 1.7 MI E of Arlington · Structure no. K-23-E
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Colt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.