US Bridges

SH 64 Ml over White River

Fair

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 17.6 MI SE of JCT US 40 · Structure no. D-01-E

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 Ml over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 64 Ml over White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 77 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,235 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 64 Ml
CrossesWhite River
Location17.6 MI SE of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 64A
Coordinates40.09315, -108.81698
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic4,235 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 64 Ml over White River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 64 Ml over White River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 64 Ml over White River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 Ml over White River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 Ml over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.