SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River
GoodBent County, Colorado · 2.6 MI South of JCT US 50 · Structure no. L-24-F
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 554 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2040. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River?
The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 101 Ml over Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.