SH 141 Ml over Dry Creek
FairMontrose County, Colorado · @ JCT SH 90 · Structure no. L-02-F
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over Dry Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 141 Ml over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141 Ml over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over Dry Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.