US Bridges

Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · In Ignacio · Structure no. P-06-AB

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,046 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIrr# SH 151 Ml
CrossesLos Pinos River
LocationIn Ignacio
RouteState Highway 151A
Coordinates37.11496, -107.62976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2020)
Projected traffic4,046 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# SH 151 Ml over Los Pinos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.