US Bridges

No Data Entered over Curecanti Creek

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · No Data Entered · Structure no. 020408000003026

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2010 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Curecanti Creek is a concrete frame carrying No Data Entered over Curecanti Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesCurecanti Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 720
Coordinates38.51842, -107.39889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2010)
Projected traffic106 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Curecanti Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Curecanti Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Curecanti Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is No Data Entered over Curecanti Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Curecanti Creek?

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