SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande
GoodMineral County, Colorado · 7.0 MI SE of Creede · Structure no. M-09-B
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande in Mineral 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.