SH 78 Ml over Boggs Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 6 Mi. Sw. of SH 45 · Structure no. L-17-CD
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 Ml over Boggs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 78 Ml over Boggs Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 Ml over Boggs Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 Ml over Boggs 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 78 Ml over Boggs Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 Ml over Boggs Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 Ml over Boggs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.