SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 0.4 MI No of JCT SH 10 · Structure no. M-22-AX
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Otero Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Otero 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 Otero Canal carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Otero Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.