SH 149 Ml over Henson Creek
FairHinsdale County, Colorado · Lake City · Structure no. L-07-B
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 149 Ml over Henson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 Ml over Henson Creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,776 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 149 Ml over Henson Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 149 Ml over Henson 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 149 Ml over Henson Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 Ml over Henson Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 Ml over Henson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.