SH 71 Ml over Big Sandy Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · In Limon · Structure no. G-22-BX
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 397 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Big Sandy Creek in Lincoln 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2040. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.