US Bridges

Slate River Road over No Data Entered

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 8 Miles NW Crested Butte · Structure no. 020407000003034

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Slate River Road over No Data Entered is a wood or timber slab carrying Slate River Road over No Data Entered in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesSlate River Road
CrossesNo Data Entered
Location8 Miles NW Crested Butte
RouteFederal Lands Road 7734.
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.96179, -107.06236
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Slate River Road over No Data Entered built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slate River Road over No Data Entered 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 Slate River Road over No Data Entered carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Slate River Road over No Data Entered?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Slate River Road over No Data Entered?

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