US Bridges

CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 22.4 MI SW of Gunnison · Structure no. GUN025-02.00A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesCO RD 25
CrossesLake Fork Gunnison River
Location22.4 MI SW of Gunnison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.32628, -107.22714
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2022)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 25 over Lake Fork Gunnison River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.