US Bridges

SH 64 Ml over Strawberry Creek

Good

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 3.5 Miles West of SH 13 J · Structure no. D-04-GA

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 Ml over Strawberry Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 64 Ml over Strawberry Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesSH 64 Ml
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location3.5 Miles West of SH 13 J
RouteState Highway 64A
Coordinates40.03498, -108.01658
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2018)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 64 Ml over Strawberry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 64 Ml over Strawberry Creek 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 Strawberry Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 Ml over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 Ml over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.