CO RD 45 over Tomichi Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of Doyleville · Structure no. GUN045-01.00
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 45 over Tomichi Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 45 over Tomichi Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 45 over Tomichi Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is CO RD 45 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 45 over Tomichi Creek carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 45 over Tomichi Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 45 over Tomichi Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.