SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · 8.8 M E of Custer-Pueblo · Structure no. K-17-FF
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Rush 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.