US Bridges

County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr

Fair

Delta County, Colorado · W Entrance to Paonia · Structure no. DELO.90-41.3-66

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,267
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,822 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road O.90
CrossesNorth Fork Gunnison Rvr
LocationW Entrance to Paonia
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.86914, -107.60372
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,267 (2022)
Projected traffic4,822 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr carry?

About 4,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road O.90 over North Fork Gunnison Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.