SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res.
FairGunnison County, Colorado · At Junction US 50 · Structure no. K-08-C
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 518 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res. in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2040. The structure is 518 ft (158 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res. built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res. carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res.?
The structure is 518 ft (158 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 Ml over Gunnison/Blue Mesa Res.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.