US Bridges

SH 14 Ml over Crow Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 10.5 MI E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. B-18-BC

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Ml over Crow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Ml over Crow Creek in Weld 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 14 Ml
CrossesCrow Creek
Location10.5 MI E of JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 14C
Coordinates40.61557, -104.55365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 Ml over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Ml over Crow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Crow Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Ml over Crow Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Ml over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.