US Bridges

SH 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · .1 MI N Lake/Summit CO Li · Structure no. G-12-R

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road is a steel culvert carrying SH 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,426 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 91 Ml
CrossesClimax Mine Haul Road
Location.1 MI N Lake/Summit CO Li
RouteState Highway 91A
Coordinates39.38087, -106.19092
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2020)
Projected traffic6,426 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SH 91 Ml over Climax Mine Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.