SH 291 Ml over CR 150 Arkansas River

Poor Condition67 years old4,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
Location1.3 Mi NW Of Salida
CarriesSH 291 Ml
CrossesCR 150 Arkansas River
Coordinates38.54627, -106.00915

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length267.1 ft (81.4 m)
Max Span103.0 ft (31.4 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area773.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,300 (2020)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberJ-12-AK

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