SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 10 MI N of JCT SH 14 · Structure no. B-22-J
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.