SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml
FairLincoln County, Colorado · N Edge of Limon · Structure no. G-22-BB
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,776 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.