US Bridges

CO RD 749 over East River

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · .2 MI W of SH 135 · Structure no. GUN749-00.27A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 749 over East River is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying CO RD 749 over East River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 749
CrossesEast River
Location.2 MI W of SH 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.73245, -106.85664
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 749 over East River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 749 over East 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 749 over East River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 749 over East River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 749 over East River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.