SH 63 Ml over South Platte River
FairLogan County, Colorado · 2.7MI N of JCT I76 · Structure no. B-23-AU
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 498 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 63 Ml over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 63 Ml over South Platte River in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2040. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 63 Ml over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 63 Ml over South Platte River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 63 Ml over South Platte River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 63 Ml over South Platte River?
The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 63 Ml over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.