US Bridges

SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · At S.H. 82 in Carbondale · Structure no. G-08-B

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 133 Ml
CrossesRoaring Fork River
LocationAt S.H. 82 in Carbondale
RouteState Highway 133A
Coordinates39.41432, -107.22144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$872,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 133 Ml over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.