SH 96 Ml over Big Dry Creek
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. K-18-AD
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Big Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 96 Ml over Big Dry Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 89 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,864 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 96 Ml over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Big Dry 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.