SH 82 Ml over Sopris Creek
FairPitkin County, Colorado · 2 Mi. N. of Basalt · Structure no. G-08-U
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 82 Ml over Sopris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 82 Ml over Sopris Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,040 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 82 Ml over Sopris Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 82 Ml over Sopris 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 82 Ml over Sopris Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 82 Ml over Sopris Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns SH 82 Ml over Sopris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.