US Bridges

Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork River

Good

Grand County, Colorado · 0.2 MI from Cnty RD 3 · Structure no. 0000000L2005930

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Gulch Rec S
CrossesWilliams Fork River
Location0.2 MI from Cnty RD 3
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.91999, -106.11584
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Gulch Rec S over Williams Fork River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.