SH 141 Ml over West Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 8.9 MI N of Gateway · Structure no. I-01-C
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over West Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over West Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 141 Ml over West Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141 Ml over West Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 141 Ml over West Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over West Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over West Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.