SH 133 Ml over Muddy Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 9 MI SW of Mcclure Pass · Structure no. H-07-I
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 133 Ml over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 133 Ml over Muddy Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 133 Ml over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 133 Ml over Muddy 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 133 Ml over Muddy Creek carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 133 Ml over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 133 Ml over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.