US Bridges

US 350 Ml over Purgatoire River

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 6.6 MI NE of JCT US160 · Structure no. O-19-R

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 350 Ml over Purgatoire River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 350 Ml over Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 350 Ml
CrossesPurgatoire River
Location6.6 MI NE of JCT US160
RouteU.S. Route 350A
Coordinates37.28704, -104.31891
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic993 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$611,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 350 Ml over Purgatoire River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 350 Ml over Purgatoire 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 350 Ml over Purgatoire River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 350 Ml over Purgatoire River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 350 Ml over Purgatoire River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.