SH 59 Ml over Frenchman Creek
FairPhillips County, Colorado · 0.8 MI S of Haxtun · Structure no. B-26-D
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Frenchman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 59 Ml over Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 Ml over Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Frenchman 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.