SH 60 Ml over Union Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 3.9 MI E JCT SH 257 North · Structure no. C-17-FM
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 60 Ml over Union Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 Ml over Union Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,928 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 60 Ml over Union Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 60 Ml over Union Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 60 Ml over Union Canal carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 60 Ml over Union Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 60 Ml over Union Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.