US Bridges

SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River

Fair

Delta County, Colorado · 5 MI N of Paonia · Structure no. I-06-V

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2040. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 133 Ml
CrossesN Fork Gunnison River
Location5 MI N of Paonia
RouteState Highway 133A
Coordinates38.92224, -107.52682
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River 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 N Fork Gunnison River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.