SH 141 Ml over Naturita Creek
FairMontrose County, Colorado · Just East of Naturita · Structure no. L-02-B
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over Naturita Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over Naturita Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 141 Ml over Naturita Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141 Ml over Naturita Creek 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 Naturita Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over Naturita Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over Naturita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.