US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass

Good

Grand County, Colorado · 11.1 Miles South of US-40 · Structure no. E-12-K

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass is a concrete frame carrying SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,932 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesWildlife Underpass
Location11.1 Miles South of US-40
RouteState Highway 9D
Coordinates39.91761, -106.32942
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic4,932 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over Wildlife Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.