SH 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 2.7 MI W of Olathe · Structure no. J-04-BB
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal in Montrose 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does SH 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 348 Ml over Ironstone Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.