US Bridges

Irr# Co.Rd. G over Mcelmo Creek

Fair

Montezuma County, Colorado · 11.9 MI W of Cortez · Structure no. 083000G11.9014A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# Co.Rd. G over Mcelmo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# Co.Rd. G over Mcelmo Creek in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr# Co.Rd. G
CrossesMcelmo Creek
Location11.9 MI W of Cortez
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontezuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.34032, -108.80734
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2022)
Projected traffic717 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 Mcelmo Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# Co.Rd. G over Mcelmo 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 Mcelmo Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.