US Bridges

CO RD 48 over Ohio Creek

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 3.0 MI N of Gunnison · Structure no. GUN048-00.80B

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 48 over Ohio Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CO RD 48 over Ohio Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 48
CrossesOhio Creek
Location3.0 MI N of Gunnison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.58808, -106.9313
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2022)
Projected traffic926 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 48 over Ohio Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 48 over Ohio 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 48 over Ohio Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 48 over Ohio Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 48 over Ohio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.