US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 11.4 MI NW of JCT US 50 · Structure no. J-15-F

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesCurrant Creek
Location11.4 MI NW of JCT US 50
RouteState Highway 9A
Coordinates38.61728, -105.44503
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Currant Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek 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 Currant Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over Currant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.