US Bridges

SH 13 Ml over Williams Fk River

Fair

Moffat County, Colorado · 11.5 MI S of Craig · Structure no. C-06-S

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 Ml over Williams Fk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13 Ml over Williams Fk River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesSH 13 Ml
CrossesWilliams Fk River
Location11.5 MI S of Craig
RouteState Highway 13A
Coordinates40.37248, -107.61508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Williams Fk River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 Ml over Williams Fk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 13 Ml over Williams Fk River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 Ml over Williams Fk River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 Ml over Williams Fk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.