SH 266 Ml over Arkansas River
FairOtero County, Colorado · 2.2 MI NE of Rocky Ford · Structure no. L-22-CI
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 472 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 266 Ml over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 266 Ml over Arkansas River in Otero 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 266 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 266 Ml over Arkansas 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 266 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 266 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 266 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.