US Bridges

SH 165 Ml over Cold Spring Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 5.4 MI W. of I25 · Structure no. M-17-BD

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 165 Ml over Cold Spring Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 165 Ml over Cold Spring Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 165 Ml
CrossesCold Spring Creek
Location5.4 MI W. of I25
RouteState Highway 165A
Coordinates37.92928, -104.88049
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2022)
Projected traffic654 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 165 Ml over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 165 Ml over Cold Spring 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 165 Ml over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 165 Ml over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 165 Ml over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.