CO RD 38 over Tomichi Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 1.7 MI SW of Gunnison · Structure no. GUN038-07.20A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,279
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 38 over Tomichi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 38 over Tomichi Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 38 over Tomichi Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 38 over Tomichi 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 38 over Tomichi Creek carry?
About 1,279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 38 over Tomichi Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 38 over Tomichi Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.