US Bridges

SH 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch

Good

Teller County, Colorado · 3 Miles South of Cripple · Structure no. J-16-C

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2040. The structure is 1,224 ft (373.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 67 Ml
CrossesArequa Gulch
Location3 Miles South of Cripple
RouteState Highway 67C
Coordinates38.71346, -105.16561
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,224 ft (373.2 m)
Longest span266 ft (81.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch?

The structure is 1,224 ft (373.2 m) long with a longest span of 266 ft (81.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 Ml over Arequa Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.