US Bridges

SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River

Good

Delta County, Colorado · 6.4 MI NE of Delta · Structure no. I-05-VA

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2035. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 92 Ml
CrossesGunnison River
Location6.4 MI NE of Delta
RouteState Highway 92A
Coordinates38.77582, -107.96144
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 Ml over Gunnison River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.