SH 71 Ml over Sandy Creek
GoodLincoln County, Colorado · 1.5 MI S of Limon · Structure no. H-22-S
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 71 Ml over Sandy Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.