SH 96 Ml over Rock Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 7 MI W of Pueblo · Structure no. L-17-CF
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 96 Ml over Rock Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Rock 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Rock Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Rock Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.