US Bridges

SH 64 Ml over Western Fuels RR

Good

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 6 MI SE of Dinosaur · Structure no. D-01-Q

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 Ml over Western Fuels RR is a steel culvert carrying SH 64 Ml over Western Fuels RR in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 64 Ml
CrossesWestern Fuels RR
Location6 MI SE of Dinosaur
RouteState Highway 64A
Coordinates40.16631, -109.00057
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Western Fuels RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 64 Ml over Western Fuels RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 64 Ml over Western Fuels RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 Ml over Western Fuels RR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 Ml over Western Fuels RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.