US Bridges

SH 119 Ml over UP RR

Fair

Gilpin County, Colorado · Rollinsville · Structure no. E-14-BD

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 Ml over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119 Ml over UP RR in Gilpin County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 119 Ml
CrossesUP RR
LocationRollinsville
RouteState Highway 119A
Coordinates39.91641, -105.50228
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,596 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 119 Ml over UP RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 Ml over UP RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119 Ml over UP RR carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 Ml over UP RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 Ml over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.