SH 59 Ml over Buffalo Creek
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 4.3 MI N of Seibert · Structure no. G-25-G
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 59 Ml over Buffalo Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Buffalo 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.