Carhenge over San Miguel River
FairSan Miguel County, Colorado · Just S of W. Pacific Av · Structure no. TELLRD-CARHENGE
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 431
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carhenge over San Miguel River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Carhenge over San Miguel River in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 491 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carhenge over San Miguel River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carhenge over San Miguel 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Carhenge over San Miguel River carry?
About 431 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Carhenge over San Miguel River?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Carhenge over San Miguel River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.