SH 71 Ml over Beaver Creek
FairWashington County, Colorado · 9.6 MI No of JCT US 36 · Structure no. E-22-A
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 71 Ml over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Beaver 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Beaver Creek carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.