US 491 Ml over Dove Creek
FairDolores County, Colorado · Dove Creek · Structure no. M-01-C
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 491 Ml over Dove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 491 Ml over Dove Creek in Dolores County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 90 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,828 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 491 Ml over Dove Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 491 Ml over Dove Creek 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 US 491 Ml over Dove Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 491 Ml over Dove Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 491 Ml over Dove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.