SH 71 Ml over Lake Canal
FairOtero County, Colorado · 3.2 MI No of JCT US 50 Ml · Structure no. L-22-JA
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 71 Ml over Lake Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Lake Canal built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Lake 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Lake Canal carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Lake Canal?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Lake Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.