SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib.
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 12.9 MI S of JCT I 70 · Structure no. H-25-M
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib. in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib. built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib. 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib. carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib.?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.