SH 96 Ml over Big Sandy Creek
FairKiowa County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of Chivington · Structure no. K-26-A
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 329 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 96 Ml over Big Sandy Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2040. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.