SH 149 Ml over North Clear Creek
FairHinsdale County, Colorado · 24 Miles SW of Lake City · Structure no. M-08-C
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 149 Ml over North Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 149 Ml over North Clear Creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 69 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 68 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 149 Ml over North Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SH 149 Ml over North Clear 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 North Clear Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 Ml over North Clear Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 Ml over North Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.