US Bridges

SH 13 Ml over RR Spur

Fair

Moffat County, Colorado · 2.7 MI West of Craig · Structure no. C-06-R

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 Ml over RR Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13 Ml over RR Spur in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 13 Ml
CrossesRR Spur
Location2.7 MI West of Craig
RouteState Highway 13A
Coordinates40.47866, -107.61263
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 RR Spur built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 Ml over RR Spur 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 RR Spur carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 Ml over RR Spur?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 Ml over RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.