US 85 Ml over Little Owl Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 8.8 MI S of Wyoming S.L. · Structure no. A-17-C
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Little Owl Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 85 Ml over Little Owl Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 US 85 Ml over Little Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml over Little Owl 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Little Owl Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Little Owl Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Little Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.