SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 23 MI North of Craig · Structure no. A-06-J
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 13 Ml over Fortification 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.