SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek
FairDelta County, Colorado · 2 MI SW of Paonia Exit · Structure no. I-06-R
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,638 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 133 Ml over Rootcap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.