Timber Bridge Maintenance

About the Project:

Work will take place along five roadways, US Highway 50, CO Highway 101, CO Highway 116, US Highway 160 and US Highway 350. The project will happen in 15 different phases. All phases will work on adding steel sister beams to the existing damaged timber girders to strengthen the support to the bridge deck along various locations.

Project Benefits

  • The timber bridge project will enhance safety for the traveling public by reinforcing the aging bridges and adding longevity to existing bridges' lifespans.

Work Schedule:

  • Work will last approximately five months
  • Working hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday

Traffic Impacts:

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

  • Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction, throughout the duration of the project
  • There will be a 12-foot width restriction in place
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures on CO 101

Work this Week & Lane Closures on CO 116

Work this Week & Lane Closures on US 160

Work this Week & Lane Closures on US 350

Work this Week & Lane Closures on US 50

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $1.5 Million
  • Contractor: Myers & Sons Construction, LLC
  • Timeline: June 10 to October 2024
  • Locations: 
    • Location: CO 101
      • Nearest Town/City: Las Animas City
      • Mile Point(s): 2.8 to 8.4
      • County(s): Bent
    • Location: CO 116
      • Nearest Town/City: Springfield City
      • Mile Point(s): 11 to 13
      • County(s): Baca
    • Location: US 160
      • Nearest Town/City: Trinidad & Prichett
      • Mile Point(s): 358.54 to to 455
      • County(s): Baca
    • Location: US 350
      • Nearest Town/City: Trinidad
      • Mile Point(s): 1.7 to 8.7
      • County(s): Las Animas 
    • Location: US 50
      • Nearest Town/City: Lamar
      • Mile Point(s): 409 to 440.5
      • County(s): Prowers, Bent