SH 71 Ml over Ditch
Lincoln County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 71 Ml over Ditch in Lincoln County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 650 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 127 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated good (18.1%); 10 (7.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 54 ft |
| Location | 10 Mi S of Punkin Center |
| NBI structure number | J-22-F |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 70 Ml+front Rd over Draw | 1975 | 14,291 | Fair |
| Ramp to US 24 over Kyle RR R | 1975 | 12,000 | Good |
| I 70 Ml over Draw | 1955 | 10,000 | Fair |
| US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml | 1975 | 7,500 | Fair |
| I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 24 Ml | 1975 | 7,000 | Fair |
| I 70 Ml Ebnd over US 24 Ml | 1975 | 7,000 | Fair |
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