SH 13 Ml over Government Creek
GoodGarfield County, Colorado · 1.3 MI N of JCT US 6-RIFL · Structure no. F-05-AC
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 13 Ml over Government Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 13 Ml over Government Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,352 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 13 Ml over Government Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 13 Ml over Government 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 13 Ml over Government Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 13 Ml over Government Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns SH 13 Ml over Government Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.