SH 71 Ml over Little Horse Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · 28 MI N of Ordway · Structure no. J-22-J
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Little Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 Ml over Little Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Little Horse 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 Little Horse Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Little Horse Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Little Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.