SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre River
FairMontrose County, Colorado · In Olathe · Structure no. J-05-X
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 348 Ml over Uncompahgre River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.