SH 141 Ml over Dolores River
FairMontrose County, Colorado · 12.9 MI NW of Uravan · Structure no. K-01-A
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over Dolores River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over Dolores River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 141 Ml over Dolores River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141 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 141 Ml over Dolores River carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over Dolores River?
The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over Dolores River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.