SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr
FairPark County, Colorado · 9.8 MI SW of Fairplay · Structure no. H-13-R
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,496 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.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 Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.