SH 13 Ml over Sand Gulch
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 4.9 MI North of Craig · Structure no. B-06-W
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 13 Ml over Sand Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 13 Ml over Sand Gulch in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sand Gulch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 13 Ml over Sand Gulch 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 Sand Gulch carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 13 Ml over Sand Gulch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 13 Ml over Sand Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.