SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek
PoorLake County, Colorado · 1.6 MI E of JCT SH 24 Mal · Structure no. H-11-U
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek in Lake County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 300 Ml over Lake Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.