SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande
FairMineral County, Colorado · 4.1 MI SW of Creede · Structure no. M-09-Q
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande?
The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.