SH 209 Ml over Arkansas River
FairPueblo County, Colorado · 0.4 MI North of JCT US 50 · Structure no. L-19-E
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 401 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 209 Ml over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 209 Ml over Arkansas River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 209 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 209 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 209 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 209 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 209 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.