US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Dry Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · Mulberry Andtimberline RD · Structure no. B-16-GL

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SH 14 Ml over Dry Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,200 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesDry Creek
LocationMulberry Andtimberline RD
RouteState Highway 14C
Coordinates40.58085, -105.03337
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Ml over Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Dry Creek carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Ml over Dry Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.