SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek
GoodKiowa County, Colorado · 10.4 MI E of JCT SH 287 · Structure no. K-26-I
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Rush 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.