SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek
PoorSaguache County, Colorado · 11.9 MI SE of JCT US 50 · Structure no. K-09-B
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 114 Ml over Cochetopa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.