SH 141 Ml over John Brown Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · .5 MI S of Gateway · Structure no. J-01-D
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over John Brown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over John Brown Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 70 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 John Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 141 Ml over John Brown 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 John Brown Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over John Brown Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over John Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.