US Bridges

County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek

Good

Montezuma County, Colorado · .9 MI N of CR G · Structure no. 083002502.4010A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesMcelmo Creek
Location.9 MI N of CR G
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontezuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.32518, -108.59068
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2022)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Mcelmo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.