US Bridges

SH 9 Ml over Blue River

Good

Summit County, Colorado · SH 9 over Blue River · Structure no. F-12-CA

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Ml over Blue River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 9 Ml over Blue River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 9 Ml
CrossesBlue River
LocationSH 9 over Blue River
RouteState Highway 9C
Coordinates39.49072, -106.04611
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2008, making it 17 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 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Ml over Blue River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Ml over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.