SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 1.3 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. M-22-BC
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 10 Ml over Timpas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.