US Bridges

Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute Creek

Fair

Montezuma County, Colorado · 9.9 MI W of Cortez · Structure no. 083000G09.0013A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
732
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute Creek in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesIrr# Co.Rd. G
CrossesUte Creek
Location9.9 MI W of Cortez
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.32829, -108.76875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2022)
Projected traffic812 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute Creek carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# Co.Rd. G over Ute Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.