US Bridges

CO RD 29 over Cebolla Creek

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · Just South of CR 27 · Structure no. GUN027-10.20

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29 over Cebolla Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CO RD 29 over Cebolla Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 29
CrossesCebolla Creek
LocationJust South of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.27572, -107.09719
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 29 over Cebolla Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CO RD 29 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 29 over Cebolla Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 29 over Cebolla Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29 over Cebolla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.