SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr
FairOtero County, Colorado · LA Junta · Structure no. M-22-AY
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,448 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2040. The structure is 1,448 ft (441.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr?
The structure is 1,448 ft (441.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 109 Ml over Rdwy RR Arkansas Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.