SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande
GoodMineral County, Colorado · 7 MI SW of Creede · Structure no. M-09-R
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 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 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 40 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 1982, making it 43 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 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 Ml over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.