SH 71 Ml over Long Creek
GoodLincoln County, Colorado · 10.3 Miles South of Limon · Structure no. H-22-B
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 71 Ml over Long Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Long Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Long Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.