SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 0.8 MI S of JCT I 70 · Structure no. H-03-BJ
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 65 Ml over Plateau 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.