US Bridges

SH 114 Ml over Findley Gulch

Fair

Saguache County, Colorado · 2 MI NW of Saguache 285 · Structure no. L-12-B

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 Ml over Findley Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 Ml over Findley Gulch in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 114 Ml
CrossesFindley Gulch
Location2 MI NW of Saguache 285
RouteState Highway 114A
Coordinates38.1023, -106.17729
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic715 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 114 Ml over Findley Gulch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 Ml over Findley Gulch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 Ml over Findley Gulch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 Ml over Findley Gulch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 Ml over Findley Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.