SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado River
FairEagle County, Colorado · 14.5 MI No of JCT I 70 · Structure no. E-10-A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 419 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado River in Eagle 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,096 by 2040. The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado River?
The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 131 Ml over UP RR Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.