US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over S Fk South Platte Rvr

Fair

Park County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S. of Hartsel · Structure no. H-13-E

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 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 1966, so it is 59 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesS Fk South Platte Rvr
Location0.2 MI S. of Hartsel
RouteState Highway 9A
Coordinates39.01986, -105.79212
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1966, making it 59 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 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.