SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 1.3 MI North of JCT US 50 · Structure no. L-19-X
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 209 Ml over Bob Creek Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.