SH 71 Ml over Mustang Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · 2.6 MI N of SH 94-PUNKIN · Structure no. I-22-A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Mustang Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Mustang 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 Mustang Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.