SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib.
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 16.1 MI S of JCT I 70 · Structure no. H-25-O
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib. 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
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 October 2023.
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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over E Spring Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.