CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek
PoorPosted for loadGunnison County, Colorado · 9.5 MI NW of Gunnison · Structure no. GUN007-01.40
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 7 over Ohio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.