US Bridges

SH 141 Ml over East Creek

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · 14 MI SW of Whitewater · Structure no. I-02-D

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141 Ml over East Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 141 Ml over East Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 141 Ml
CrossesEast Creek
Location14 MI SW of Whitewater
RouteState Highway 141A
Coordinates38.83896, -108.57441
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 East Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141 Ml over East 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 East Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 141 Ml over East Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141 Ml over East Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.