Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 32 MI SE of Montrose · Structure no. 020406000001106
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal 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 Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cimarron River Rd. over Cimarron Ditch Canal?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.