SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 2.9 MI N of Rocky Ford · Structure no. L-22-LL
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 655 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 655 ft (199.7 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 655 ft (199.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.