County Road 27 over Mcelmo Creek
GoodMontezuma County, Colorado · .9 MI N of CR H · Structure no. 083002700.9009A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 27 over Mcelmo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,765 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 27 over Mcelmo Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 27 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 27 over Mcelmo Creek carry?
About 1,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 27 over Mcelmo Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 27 over Mcelmo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.