County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain
PoorProwers County, Colorado · .2 MI E of CR 5 · Structure no. PRMM-4.2-34-10
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Mm over Pleasant Valley Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.