US Bridges

CO RD 742 over Lottis Creek

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · 14.1 MI NE of Almont · Structure no. GUN742-17.30A

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 742 over Lottis Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 742 over Lottis Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO RD 742
CrossesLottis Creek
Location14.1 MI NE of Almont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77639, -106.62808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2022)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 742 over Lottis Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 742 over Lottis 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 742 over Lottis Creek carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 742 over Lottis Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 742 over Lottis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.