US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Kramer Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 9 Miiles E of Boone · Structure no. L-20-A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 Ml over Kramer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 96 Ml over Kramer Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2040. The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesKramer Creek
Location9 Miiles E of Boone
RouteState Highway 96B
Coordinates38.19102, -104.14376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length412 ft (125.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 96 Ml over Kramer Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 Ml over Kramer 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Kramer Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Kramer Creek?

The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Kramer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.