SH 71 Ml over Lake Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · 2.9 MI N of Limon · Structure no. G-22-BQ
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 Ml over Lake Creek 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 71 Ml over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Lake 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Lake Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Lake Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.