US Bridges

SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 7.5 MI N of Paonia · Structure no. I-07-S

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
524 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2040. The structure is 524 ft (159.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 133 Ml
CrossesN Fork Gunnison River
Location7.5 MI N of Paonia
RouteState Highway 133A
Coordinates38.91894, -107.49141
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length524 ft (159.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fork Gunnison River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 133 Ml over N Fork 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 Fork Gunnison River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 524 ft (159.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 133 Ml over N Fork Gunnison River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.