US Bridges

East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage

Fair

Montezuma County, Colorado · East of L Way · Structure no. Ctz-7th1500blk

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,740
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete arch - deck carrying East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,041 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast 7th Street
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
LocationEast of L Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.34168, -108.56635
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,740 (2022)
Projected traffic3,041 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage 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 East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 2,740 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.