SH 89 Ml over Arkansas River
GoodProwers County, Colorado · Just S of Holly · Structure no. L-28-H
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 508 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 89 Ml over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 89 Ml over Arkansas River in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2040. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 89 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 89 Ml over Arkansas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 89 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 89 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 89 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.