US Bridges

SH 64 Ml over Blacks Gulch

Fair

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 15.5 MI W of Meeker · Structure no. D-04-R

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 64 Ml over Blacks Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 64 Ml over Blacks Gulch in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSH 64 Ml
CrossesBlacks Gulch
Location15.5 MI W of Meeker
RouteState Highway 64A
Coordinates40.08298, -108.19423
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic871 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Blacks Gulch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 64 Ml over Blacks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 64 Ml over Blacks Gulch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 64 Ml over Blacks Gulch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 64 Ml over Blacks Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.