SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 2.7 MI North of JCT SH 10 · Structure no. L-22-BN
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal is a concrete slab carrying SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal 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 71 Ml over Otero Canal carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.