SH 145 Ml over Dolores River
FairMontezuma County, Colorado · 16 Miles NE of Stoner · Structure no. N-04-B
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 145 Ml over Dolores River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 145 Ml over Dolores River in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 145 Ml over Dolores River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 145 Ml over Dolores River 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 145 Ml over Dolores River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 145 Ml over Dolores River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 145 Ml over Dolores River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.