SH 139 Ml over Douglas Creek
FairRio Blanco County, Colorado · 14 MI S of Rangely · Structure no. E-02-L
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 139 Ml over Douglas Creek is a concrete frame carrying SH 139 Ml over Douglas Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 139 Ml over Douglas Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 139 Ml over Douglas Creek 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 139 Ml over Douglas Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 139 Ml over Douglas Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns SH 139 Ml over Douglas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.