CO RD 10 over Gunnison River
PoorGunnison County, Colorado · 5.5 MI NE of Gunnison · Structure no. GUN010-01.20
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 211
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 10 over Gunnison River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 10 over Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 10 over Gunnison River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 10 over Gunnison River 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 10 over Gunnison River carry?
About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 10 over Gunnison River?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 10 over Gunnison River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.