US Bridges

SH 131 Ml over Yampa River

Good

Routt County, Colorado · 5.5 MI S. of Stmbt Sprngs · Structure no. C-09-AR

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 131 Ml over Yampa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 131 Ml over Yampa River in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,704 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 131 Ml
CrossesYampa River
Location5.5 MI S. of Stmbt Sprngs
RouteState Highway 131B
Coordinates40.3751, -106.8254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2020)
Projected traffic5,704 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 131 Ml over Yampa River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 131 Ml over Yampa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 131 Ml over Yampa River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 131 Ml over Yampa River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 131 Ml over Yampa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.