US Bridges

Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv.

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 27 MI S of Montrose · Structure no. 020406000001032

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv. in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2014. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesOwl Creek Pass RD
CrossesEast Fork Cimarron Riv.
Location27 MI S of Montrose
RouteFederal Lands Road 858.1
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.20389, -107.5165
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2008)
Projected traffic50 by 2014
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv.?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Creek Pass RD over East Fork Cimarron Riv.?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.