US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Rush Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 11.6 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. I-23-G

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 94 Ml over Rush Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesRush Creek
Location11.6 MI E of JCT SH 71
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.84917, -103.48626
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic519 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 Ml over Rush 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 94 Ml over Rush Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over Rush Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.