SH 135 ML
Carrying SH 135 ML over GUNNISON RIVER
2.5 MI NE OF GUNNISON, Gunnison, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SH 135 ML
The SH 135 ML bridge in Gunnison, Colorado carries SH 135 ML over GUNNISON RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.9 meters (183 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SH 135 ML compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1976
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 55.9 m (183 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- J-09-E
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 135 ML is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SH 135 ML against other structures in Gunnison and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SH 135 ML?
SH 135 ML in Gunnison, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SH 135 ML inspected?
SH 135 ML's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 135 ML is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SH 135 ML?
SH 135 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SH 135 ML?
SH 135 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SH 135 ML and does age affect safety?
SH 135 ML was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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