CO RD 742 over Taylor River
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 15.1 MI NE of Almont · Structure no. GUN742-19.40A
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 943
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 742 over Taylor River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 742 over Taylor River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 742 over Taylor River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 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 943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 742 over Taylor River?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 742 over Taylor River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.