SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch
PoorWeld County, Colorado · 2.4 MI E of US85 at Ault · Structure no. B-18-I
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,312 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Ml over Eaton Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.