SH 71 Ml over Highline Canal
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 1.1 MI No of JCT SH 10 · Structure no. M-22-NA
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 71 Ml over Highline Canal in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 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 Highline Canal built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Highline 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 Highline Canal carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Highline Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.