SH 114 Ml over Saguache Creek
PoorSaguache County, Colorado · 20.8 MI W. of Saguache · Structure no. L-11-C
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 114 Ml over Saguache Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 Ml over Saguache Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Saguache Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 114 Ml over Saguache 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 114 Ml over Saguache Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 114 Ml over Saguache Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 114 Ml over Saguache Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.