US Bridges

SH 131 Ml over Eagle River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of JCT I70 · Structure no. F-10-AH

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 131 Ml over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 131 Ml over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,596 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesSH 131 Ml
CrossesEagle River
Location0.7 MI N of JCT I70
RouteState Highway 131B
Coordinates39.70136, -106.67802
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,596 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 131 Ml over Eagle River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 131 Ml over Eagle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 131 Ml over Eagle River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 131 Ml over Eagle River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 131 Ml over Eagle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.