US 85 Ml over Spring Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 1.1 MI N of Pierce · Structure no. B-17-DD
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml over Spring Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,038 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml over Spring 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Spring Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Spring Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.