SH 71 Ml over Rocky Ford Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 0.8 MI No of JCT US 50 Ml · Structure no. L-22-CK
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Rocky Ford Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 Ml over Rocky Ford Canal in Otero 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Rocky Ford Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Rocky Ford 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Rocky Ford Canal carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Rocky Ford Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Rocky Ford Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.