CO RD 742 over Taylor River
FairGunnison County, Colorado · At Almont · Structure no. GUN742-00.10
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,567
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 742 over Taylor River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 742 over Taylor River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,817 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 742 over Taylor River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 742 over Taylor 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 742 over Taylor River carry?
About 1,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 742 over Taylor River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 742 over Taylor River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.