SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek
PoorYuma County, Colorado · 21.8 MI No of JCT US 34 · Structure no. C-26-A
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 163 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.