US 85 Ml over Owl Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 5 MI S of Wyoming S.L. · Structure no. A-17-Y
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 85 Ml over Owl Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 33 ft (10 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 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 Owl Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml over 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 Owl Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Owl Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.