US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Steel Fork

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · 18.5 MI W of Punkin Cente · Structure no. I-20-B

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over Steel Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 94 Ml over Steel Fork in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesSteel Fork
Location18.5 MI W of Punkin Cente
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.8398, -104.03846
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic687 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 94 Ml over Steel Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 Ml over Steel Fork 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 94 Ml over Steel Fork carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over Steel Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Steel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.