SH 109 Ml over Purgatoire River

Fair Condition54 years old350 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyOtero
Location18 Mi S Of La Junta
CarriesSH 109 Ml
CrossesPurgatoire River
Coordinates37.76240, -103.43111

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length597.1 ft (182 m)
Max Span99.1 ft (30.2 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area1,911 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic350 (2020)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberM-23-F

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