SH 59 Ml over Arikaree River
FairYuma County, Colorado · 3.3 MI N of JCT US 36 (jo · Structure no. F-26-E
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Ml over Arikaree River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 Ml over Arikaree River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 Ml over Arikaree River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Ml over Arikaree 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 59 Ml over Arikaree River carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Ml over Arikaree River?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Ml over Arikaree River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.