SH 135 Ml over East River
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 8.7 MI S of Crested Butte · Structure no. I-09-N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 135 Ml over East River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135 Ml over East River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 135 Ml over East River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 135 Ml over East River 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 135 Ml over East River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 135 Ml over East River?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 135 Ml over East River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.