SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek
GoodProwers County, Colorado · 6.6 MI N of SH 116 · Structure no. N-28-M
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 89 Ml over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.