SH 330 Ml over Big Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 3 MI W of Collbran · Structure no. H-04-G
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 330 Ml over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 330 Ml over Big Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 107 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 330 Ml over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is SH 330 Ml over Big 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 330 Ml over Big Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 330 Ml over Big Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 330 Ml over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.