US Bridges

SH 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch

Fair

San Miguel County, Colorado · 7 MI E. of Norwood · Structure no. L-04-U

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch is a concrete slab carrying SH 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 145 Ml
CrossesGoodenough Gulch
Location7 MI E. of Norwood
RouteState Highway 145A
Coordinates38.10124, -108.18541
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch 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 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 145 Ml over Goodenough Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.