SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml
FairMesa County, Colorado · 13.5 MI E Utah - Loma Int · Structure no. H-01-AA
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 55 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 139 Ml over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.