SH 62 Ml over Dallas Creek
FairOuray County, Colorado · 4 MI W of Ridgway · Structure no. L-05-L
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 62 Ml over Dallas Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 62 Ml over Dallas Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 62 Ml over Dallas Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 62 Ml over Dallas 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 62 Ml over Dallas Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 62 Ml over Dallas Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 62 Ml over Dallas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.