US Bridges

SH 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 1.5 MI NE of Somerset · Structure no. I-07-Q

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 133 Ml
CrossesN Fk Gunnison River
Location1.5 MI NE of Somerset
RouteState Highway 133A
Coordinates38.93091, -107.4087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 133 Ml over N Fk Gunnison River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.