SH 92 Ml over Alkali Creek
FairMontrose County, Colorado · 3.7 MI SE of Crawford · Structure no. J-06-D
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 92 Ml over Alkali Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 92 Ml over Alkali Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 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 92 Ml over Alkali Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 92 Ml over Alkali 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 92 Ml over Alkali Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 92 Ml over Alkali Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 92 Ml over Alkali Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.