SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 11.6 MI North of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. A-22-E
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Horsetail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.