SH 239 Ml over Canal
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · 2 MI N of JCT I 25 Trinid · Structure no. P-19-G_MINOR
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 239 Ml over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 239 Ml over Canal in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 239 Ml over Canal built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 239 Ml over Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 239 Ml over Canal carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 239 Ml over Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 239 Ml over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.