US Bridges

County Road 20 over Dawson Draw

Fair

Montezuma County, Colorado · .5 MI N of CR U · Structure no. 83002000.40017

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Dawson Draw is a steel arch - deck carrying County Road 20 over Dawson Draw in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesDawson Draw
Location.5 MI N of CR U
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontezuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.47793, -108.68207
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20 over Dawson Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Dawson Draw 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 County Road 20 over Dawson Draw carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 20 over Dawson Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Dawson Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.