SH 14 Ml over Hills Gulch
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 41 MI East of Chambers LA · Structure no. B-15-B
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Ml over Hills Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Ml over Hills Gulch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 14 Ml over Hills Gulch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 14 Ml over Hills 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 Hills Gulch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Ml over Hills Gulch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Ml over Hills Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.