US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over Blue River

Good

Summit County, Colorado · 4.1 MI No of Breckenridge · Structure no. F-12-BW

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
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 2013, so it is 12 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,410 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesBlue River
Location4.1 MI No of Breckenridge
RouteState Highway 9C
Coordinates39.53936, -106.0418
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,410 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 9 Ml over Blue River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 Ml over Blue River carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Ml over Blue River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.