US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 12.1 MI NW of JCT US 50 · Structure no. J-15-E

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch is a steel culvert carrying SH 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesSeymour Gulch
Location12.1 MI NW of JCT US 50
RouteState Highway 9A
Coordinates38.62374, -105.45629
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over Seymour Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.