SH 131 Ml over Rock Creek
FairEagle County, Colorado · 20 Miles North of Wolcott · Structure no. E-10-D
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 131 Ml over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 131 Ml over Rock Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 131 Ml over Rock 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 131 Ml over Rock Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 131 Ml over Rock Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 131 Ml over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.