US Bridges

Highway 325 over Dam Spillway

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · Highway 325 Marker 4 · Structure no. 0403-4

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Highway 325 over Dam Spillway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway 325 over Dam Spillway in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesHighway 325
CrossesDam Spillway
LocationHighway 325 Marker 4
RouteState Highway 325
Coordinates39.62722, -107.75722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byState 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 Highway 325 over Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway 325 over Dam Spillway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Highway 325 over Dam Spillway carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Highway 325 over Dam Spillway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Highway 325 over Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the State Highway Agency.