SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek Canal
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · Boone · Structure no. L-19-G
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek Canal in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Bob Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek Canal carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek Canal?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 96 Ml over Bob Creek Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.