SH 141 Ml over Nichols Wash
FairSan Miguel County, Colorado · 4.5 Miles East of Slick R · Structure no. L-01-B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 141 Ml over Nichols Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 141 Ml over Nichols Wash in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 141 Ml over Nichols Wash built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 141 Ml over Nichols Wash 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 141 Ml over Nichols Wash carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SH 141 Ml over Nichols Wash?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 141 Ml over Nichols Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.