SH 13 Ml over Yampa River
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 2 MI S. of Craig · Structure no. C-06-D
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 378 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 13 Ml over Yampa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13 Ml over Yampa River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2040. The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Yampa River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 13 Ml over Yampa River 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 Yampa River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 13 Ml over Yampa River?
The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 13 Ml over Yampa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.