Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek
FairDelta County, Colorado · 27 MI N of Paonia · Structure no. 020408000001049
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Hubbard Canyon over West Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.