SH 71 Ml over Middle Rush Creek
GoodLincoln County, Colorado · 7.7 MI N of SH 94-PUNKIN · Structure no. I-22-F
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Middle Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 71 Ml over Middle Rush Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Middle Rush Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Middle Rush 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 Middle Rush Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Middle Rush Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Middle Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.