SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek
GoodMontezuma County, Colorado · 26 Miles N of Dolores · Structure no. N-04-H
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SH 145 Ml over Priest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.