US Bridges

CO RD 27 over Cebolla Creek

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 27.0 MI SW of Gunnison · Structure no. GUN027-01.60

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 over Cebolla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 27 over Cebolla Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO RD 27
CrossesCebolla Creek
Location27.0 MI SW of Gunnison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.16758, -107.05147
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 27 over Cebolla Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 over Cebolla 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 27 over Cebolla Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 27 over Cebolla Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 over Cebolla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.