US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr

Fair

Park County, Colorado · 0.15 MI N of US24/HARTSL · Structure no. H-13-AA

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr is a steel culvert carrying SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr in Park 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,388 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesS Fk South Platte Rvr
Location0.15 MI N of US24/HARTSL
RouteState Highway 9B
Coordinates39.02427, -105.81402
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,388 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr built?

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

What condition is SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.