US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 4.6 MI E of Jackson-Larim · Structure no. B-13-H

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesJoe Wright Creek
Location4.6 MI E of Jackson-Larim
RouteState Highway 14B
Coordinates40.57778, -105.85731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic622 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Joe Wright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.