US Bridges

SH 13 Ml over Coal Mine Road

Fair

Moffat County, Colorado · 40 MI North of Meeker · Structure no. C-06-M

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 Ml over Coal Mine Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 13 Ml over Coal Mine Road in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 13 Ml
CrossesCoal Mine Road
Location40 MI North of Meeker
RouteState Highway 13A
Coordinates40.4365, -107.646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Coal Mine Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 Ml over Coal Mine Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 13 Ml over Coal Mine Road carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 Ml over Coal Mine Road?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 Ml over Coal Mine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.