US Bridges

SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Portland · Structure no. K-16-AL

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
412 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 120 Ml
CrossesRR Arkansas River
Location0.3 MI E of Portland
RouteState Highway 120A
Coordinates38.38825, -105.01599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 120 Ml over RR Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.