SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 15.5 MI N of Loma · Structure no. G-01-B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns SH 139 Ml over East Salt Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.