US Bridges

County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre River

Good

Delta County, Colorado · .3 MI N of CR D25 Road · Structure no. DEL1700RD40-39A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre River in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1700
CrossesUncompahgre River
Location.3 MI N of CR D25 Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70231, -108.04605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2022)
Projected traffic764 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre River carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1700 over Uncompahgre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.