SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River
FairMesa County, Colorado · Whitewater · Structure no. I-03-A
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River 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 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 313 ft (95.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River?
The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over Gunnison River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.