SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River
PoorChaffee County, Colorado · 1.3 MI NW of Salida · Structure no. J-12-AK
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 267 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River is a steel truss - thru carrying SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,386 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.