US Bridges

County Road 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr

Good

Delta County, Colorado · .7 MI S of SH 92 · Structure no. DEL3400R-05-49A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3400
CrossesNorth Fork Gunnison Rvr
Location.7 MI S of SH 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.79156, -107.72578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic456 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr 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 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3400 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.