US Bridges

SH 141 Ml over Gibble Gulch

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 33.6 MI NE of Gateway · Structure no. I-02-B

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141 Ml over Gibble Gulch is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 141 Ml over Gibble Gulch in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 141 Ml
CrossesGibble Gulch
Location33.6 MI NE of Gateway
RouteState Highway 141A
Coordinates38.8728, -108.51354
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic653 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 141 Ml over Gibble Gulch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141 Ml over Gibble Gulch 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 Gibble Gulch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 141 Ml over Gibble Gulch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141 Ml over Gibble Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.