Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 9 MI North of Red Mesa · Structure no. P-04-A
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Irr# SH 140 Ml over LA Plata River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.