Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow Creek
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 3 MI North of New Mexico · Structure no. P-04-E
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow Creek in La Plata 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Irr# SH 140 Ml over Long Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.