SH 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek
FairRoutt County, Colorado · 4 MI No of JCT SH 134 · Structure no. D-09-AB
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek 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 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 131 Ml over Chimney Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.