SH 17 Ml over Conejos River
FairConejos County, Colorado · 18 MI NE of New Mexico S. · Structure no. P-11-A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 17 Ml over Conejos River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 17 Ml over Conejos River in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 17 Ml over Conejos River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 17 Ml over Conejos River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 17 Ml over Conejos River carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 17 Ml over Conejos River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 17 Ml over Conejos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.