SH 59 Ml over Sand Creek
GoodKit Carson County, Colorado · 2 MI N of Seibert · Structure no. G-25-F
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 59 Ml over Sand Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 59 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Sand 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.