CO RD 740 over East River
FairGunnison County, Colorado · .2 MI East of SH 135 · Structure no. GUN740-00.10A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,622
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 740 over East River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 740 over East River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,201 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 41 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 740 over East River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 740 over East 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 740 over East River carry?
About 3,622 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 740 over East River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 740 over East River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.