SH 59 Ml over Sandy Creek
PoorPhillips County, Colorado · 33.2 MI N of JCT US 34 · Structure no. B-26-F
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 232 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 Ml over Sandy Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over Sandy Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.