SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 1 Mi. NE of JCT I 25 · Structure no. P-19-BB
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 239 Ml over Powell Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.