US Bridges

No Data Entered over Middle Fork Cimarron Riv

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 27 MI S of Montrose · Structure no. 020406000001034

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Middle Fork Cimarron Riv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying No Data Entered over Middle 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 6 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesMiddle Fork Cimarron Riv
Location27 MI S of Montrose
RouteFederal Lands Road 858.1
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.20254, -107.5183
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2006)
Projected traffic280 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Middle Fork Cimarron Riv built?

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

What condition is No Data Entered over Middle 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 No Data Entered over Middle Fork Cimarron Riv carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is No Data Entered over Middle Fork Cimarron Riv?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Middle Fork Cimarron Riv?

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