SH 141 Ml over Colorado River
PoorMesa County, Colorado · S Edge of Clifton · Structure no. H-03-BL
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,466 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 141 Ml over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141 Ml over Colorado River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 141 Ml over Colorado River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over Colorado River?
The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.