US Bridges

SH 93 Ml over Van Bibber Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · At W. 58th Ave · Structure no. E-16-LG

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 Ml over Van Bibber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 93 Ml over Van Bibber Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,520 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 93 Ml
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationAt W. 58th Ave
RouteState Highway 93A
Coordinates39.80212, -105.22433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic29,520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 93 Ml over Van Bibber Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 Ml over Van Bibber 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 93 Ml over Van Bibber Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 Ml over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 Ml over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.