US Bridges

SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 1 MI N of Trinidad · Structure no. P-19-AV

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 239 Ml
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1 MI N of Trinidad
RouteState Highway 239A
Coordinates37.19491, -104.49152
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic501 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 239 Ml over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.