SH 142 Ml over Rio Grande
GoodConejos County, Colorado · 11.4 M E of Manassa · Structure no. P-14-P
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 142 Ml over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 142 Ml over Rio Grande in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 142 Ml over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 142 Ml over Rio Grande 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 142 Ml over Rio Grande carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 142 Ml over Rio Grande?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 142 Ml over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.