SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek
FairPitkin County, Colorado · 4 Mi. S. of Carbondale · Structure no. G-08-M
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 133 Ml over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.