US Bridges

SH 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek

Fair

Grand County, Colorado · 11.8 Miles East of Topona · Structure no. D-10-B

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesSH 134 Ml
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location11.8 Miles East of Topona
RouteState Highway 134A
Coordinates40.0733, -106.6243
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic394 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 134 Ml over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.