US Bridges

SH 13 Ml over Fourmile Creek

Fair

Moffat County, Colorado · 0.7 Miles North of County · Structure no. A-06-I

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 Ml over Fourmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 13 Ml over Fourmile Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 13 Ml
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location0.7 Miles North of County
RouteState Highway 13B
Coordinates40.98408, -107.63359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,742 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 13 Ml over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 Ml over Fourmile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 13 Ml over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 Ml over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 Ml over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.