US Bridges

County Road 620 over Colorado River

Good

Grand County, Colorado · 0.1 MI East of US HWY 34 · Structure no. 049062000.2024A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 620 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 620 over Colorado River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 620
CrossesColorado River
Location0.1 MI East of US HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.12203, -105.89964
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 620 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 620 over Colorado 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 County Road 620 over Colorado River carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 620 over Colorado River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 620 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.