US Bridges

Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 0.25 Miles South of I-70 · Structure no. GLNWD-DEVEREUX

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,211
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,211 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,078 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDevereux Ac to RR
CrossesColorado River
Location0.25 Miles South of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.55225, -107.33701
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,211 (2023)
Projected traffic4,078 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River 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 Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River carry?

About 3,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Devereux Ac to RR over Colorado River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.