SH 71 Ml over Timpas Creek
FairOtero County, Colorado · 7 MI No of JCT US 350 · Structure no. M-22-AD
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Timpas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Timpas Creek in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Timpas Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Timpas Creek 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 Timpas Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Timpas Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Timpas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.