SH 231 Ml over Arkansas River
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N of US 50 Bus.Vin · Structure no. K-19-A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 604 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 231 Ml over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 231 Ml over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2040. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 231 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SH 231 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 231 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 231 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 231 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.