US Bridges

SH 92 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River

Good

Delta County, Colorado · 0.3 MI SE of Hotchkiss · Structure no. I-06-A

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 92 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 92 Ml
CrossesN Fk Gunnison River
Location0.3 MI SE of Hotchkiss
RouteState Highway 92A
Coordinates38.79646, -107.71099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible 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 N Fk Gunnison River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 92 Ml over N Fk 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.