SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver Creek
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 27.6 MI No of JCT US 36 · Structure no. D-22-C
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 204 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Big Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.