SH 145 Ml over Dolores River
FairMontezuma County, Colorado · S. Edge of Dolores · Structure no. O-02-E
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 145 Ml over Dolores River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 145 Ml over Dolores River in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,601 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 145 Ml over Dolores River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 145 Ml over Dolores River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 145 Ml over Dolores River?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SH 145 Ml over Dolores River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.