County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1
GoodMontezuma County, Colorado · Yellow Jacket Colorado · Structure no. 0405-103
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1 carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Z over Dove Creek Canal Reach 1?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the County Highway Agency.