US Bridges

CO RD 32 over Gunnison River

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · .1 Mile South of SH 50 · Structure no. GUN032-10.80A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32 over Gunnison River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 32 over Gunnison River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 32
CrossesGunnison River
Location.1 Mile South of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.51739, -106.9955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2022)
Projected traffic426 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 32 over Gunnison River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 32 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 32 over Gunnison River carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 32 over Gunnison River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 32 over Gunnison River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.