SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch
FairRio Blanco County, Colorado · 12 MI E of Rangley · Structure no. D-02-B
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 64 Ml over Fletchers Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.