US Bridges

SH 90 Ml over Uncompahgre River

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · 0.5 MI West of Montrose · Structure no. K-05-A

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90 Ml over Uncompahgre River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 90 Ml over Uncompahgre River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 90 Ml
CrossesUncompahgre River
Location0.5 MI West of Montrose
RouteState Highway 90B
Coordinates38.47488, -107.88591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 90 Ml over Uncompahgre River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SH 90 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 90 Ml over Uncompahgre River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 90 Ml over Uncompahgre River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90 Ml over Uncompahgre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.