SH 82 Ml over Lake Creek
FairLake County, Colorado · 4.6 MI E of Twin Lakes · Structure no. H-11-A
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 82 Ml over Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 82 Ml over Lake Creek in Lake County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 82 Ml over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 82 Ml over Lake 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 82 Ml over Lake Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 82 Ml over Lake Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 82 Ml over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.