SH 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal
GoodMorgan County, Colorado · 3.5 MI N of JCT I 76 · Structure no. C-22-BQ
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,666 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Lwr Platte Beaver Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.