SH 71 Ml over Horse Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · 7.1 Mi.S.Of SH 94 · Structure no. J-22-K
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over 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 Horse Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Horse Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.