SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek
PoorMoffat County, Colorado · 10.8 MI N of Craig · Structure no. B-07-S
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
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 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns SH 13 Ml over Fortification Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.