SH 71 Ml over North Rush Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · 13.2 MI S of Limon · Structure no. H-22-A
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over North Rush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 Ml over North Rush Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over North Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over North Rush 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over North Rush Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over North Rush Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over North Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.