SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek
FairWashington County, Colorado · 14.8 MI No of Otis · Structure no. C-25-A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 61 Ml over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.