US Bridges

SH 69 Ml over No Name Wash

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 5.8 Miles NW of Farisita · Structure no. M-16-C

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 Ml over No Name Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69 Ml over No Name Wash in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 69 Ml
CrossesNo Name Wash
Location5.8 Miles NW of Farisita
RouteState Highway 69A
Coordinates37.78354, -105.16172
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 69 Ml over No Name Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69 Ml over No Name 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 69 Ml over No Name Wash carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 Ml over No Name Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 Ml over No Name Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.