US Bridges

SH 13 Ml over White River

Good

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 2.5 Mi. W of Meeker · Structure no. D-05-A

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 Ml over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13 Ml over White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 13 Ml
CrossesWhite River
Location2.5 Mi. W of Meeker
RouteState Highway 13A
Coordinates40.01971, -107.96368
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 13 Ml over White River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 Ml over White River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 13 Ml over White River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 Ml over White River?

The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 Ml over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.