US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek
GoodSaguache County, Colorado · 1 MI S of Saguache · Structure no. L-12-H
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 285 Ml over Saguache Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.