Main Street over Carbonate Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · Just East of 1st Street · Structure no. MARBLE-MAIN-A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Carbonate Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over Carbonate Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Carbonate Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Carbonate 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Carbonate Creek carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Carbonate Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Carbonate Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.