CO RD 742 over Willow Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · At Taylor Park Reservoir · Structure no. GUN742-24.00A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 896
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 742 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 742 over Willow Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 742 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 896 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 742 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 742 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.