SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal
FairLogan County, Colorado · 15.6 MI E of JCT SH 71 So · Structure no. B-23-C
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 78 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Ml over North Sterling Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.