SH 149 Ml over Clear Creek
FairMineral County, Colorado · 19 Miles West of Creede · Structure no. M-08-H
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 149 Ml over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 Ml over Clear Creek in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 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 149 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 149 Ml over Clear 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 149 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.