US Bridges

SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio

Fair

Conejos County, Colorado · 3.5 Miles East of Manassa · Structure no. P-13-D

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 142 Ml
CrossesRio San Antonio
Location3.5 Miles East of Manassa
RouteState Highway 142A
Coordinates37.17533, -105.87487
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic625 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 142 Ml over Rio San Antonio?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.