SH 71 Ml over Ditch
GoodLincoln County, Colorado · 10 MI S of Punkin Center · Structure no. J-22-F
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 71 Ml over Ditch in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.