US 285 Ml over South Arkansas River

Fair Condition88 years old3,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
Location6.1 Mi NW Of Chaf-saguach
CarriesUS 285 Ml
CrossesSouth Arkansas River
Coordinates38.51020, -106.07667

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length103.7 ft (31.6 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area300.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1938

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,600 (2020)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberJ-12-A

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