SH 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 22.4 MI E of Custer-Puebl · Structure no. K-18-P
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 143 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 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 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Blue Ribbon Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.