US Bridges

Gubbins-Johnson Ac over Colorado River

FairPosted for load

Grand County, Colorado · 0.3 Miles West of U.S. Ro · Structure no. 1520022S0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Gubbins-Johnson Ac over Colorado River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gubbins-Johnson Ac over Colorado River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGubbins-Johnson Ac
CrossesColorado River
Location0.3 Miles West of U.S. Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.32856, -105.85719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gubbins-Johnson Ac over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gubbins-Johnson Ac 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gubbins-Johnson Ac over Colorado River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gubbins-Johnson Ac over Colorado River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Gubbins-Johnson Ac over Colorado River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.