US Bridges

SH 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs

Good

Pitkin County, Colorado · Just Past Snomas Vilg Int · Structure no. H-09-R

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,170 by 2040. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 82 Ml Wbnd
CrossesShale Bluffs
LocationJust Past Snomas Vilg Int
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.24663, -106.88287
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,170 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Ml Wbnd over Shale Bluffs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.