CO RD 742 over Taylor River
GoodGunnison County, Colorado · 16.3 MI NE of Almont · Structure no. GUN742-20.80A
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 865
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 742 over Taylor River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 742 over Taylor River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 865 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 742 over Taylor River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 742 over Taylor River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 742 over Taylor River carry?
About 865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 742 over Taylor River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 742 over Taylor River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.