SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek
GoodMesa County, Colorado · 10 MI S of JCT I 70 · Structure no. H-04-Z
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 65 Ml over Plateau Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.