SH 9 Ml over Blue River
GoodSummit County, Colorado · 11.5 MI No of JCT I70 · Structure no. E-12-I
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 Ml over Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 Ml over Blue River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 Ml over Blue River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 Ml over Blue 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 9 Ml over Blue River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 Ml over Blue River?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 Ml over Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.