US Bridges

CO RD 738 over Brush Creek

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 4.5 MI NE Crested Butte · Structure no. GUN738-04.50A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 738 over Brush Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying CO RD 738 over Brush Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO RD 738
CrossesBrush Creek
Location4.5 MI NE Crested Butte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88519, -106.90075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 738 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 738 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 738 over Brush Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 738 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 738 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.