5th Street over Uncompahgre River
GoodDelta County, Colorado · .5 MI W of SH 50 · Structure no. DELTA 5A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,187
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Uncompahgre River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Street over Uncompahgre River in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,601 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Uncompahgre River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street 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 5th Street over Uncompahgre River carry?
About 3,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Uncompahgre River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Uncompahgre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.