SH 17 Ml over LA Garita Creek
GoodSaguache County, Colorado · 9.2 MI N of SH112 Ml · Structure no. M-13-E
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 17 Ml over LA Garita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 17 Ml over LA Garita Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 SH 17 Ml over LA Garita Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 17 Ml over LA Garita 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 17 Ml over LA Garita Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 17 Ml over LA Garita Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 17 Ml over LA Garita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.