US Bridges

Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West Fork Cimarron Riv.

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 27 MI S.E. Montrose · Structure no. 020406000001036

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West Fork Cimarron Riv. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesOwl Creek Pass Rd.
CrossesWest Fork Cimarron Riv.
Location27 MI S.E. Montrose
RouteFederal Lands Road 858.1
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.18692, -107.55636
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2006)
Projected traffic160 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 Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West Fork Cimarron Riv. built?

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

What condition is Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West 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 West Fork Cimarron Riv. carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West Fork Cimarron Riv.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West Fork Cimarron Riv.?

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