Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron Creek
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · Cimmaron Colorado · Structure no. 0400-5
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Morrow Dam Road over Cimmaron Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.