SH 71 Ml over Ft Lyon Canal
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 8 MI South of Ordway · Structure no. L-22-CO
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Ft Lyon Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 71 Ml over Ft Lyon Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 Ft Lyon Canal built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Ft Lyon 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Ft Lyon Canal carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Ft Lyon Canal?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Ft Lyon Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.