SH 14 Ml over Falls Gulch
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 10.2 MI W of JCT US 287 · Structure no. B-15-AA
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Ml over Falls Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 Ml over Falls Gulch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 14 Ml over Falls Gulch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SH 14 Ml over Falls Gulch 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 Falls Gulch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Ml over Falls Gulch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Ml over Falls Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.