SH 59 Ml over Hell Creek
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 12.6 Mi. N. of Seibert · Structure no. G-25-H
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Hell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 59 Ml over Hell Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Hell Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Hell 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 Hell Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Hell Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Hell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.