US Bridges

Morrow Pt. Dam RD over Cimmaron Creek

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · Cimmmaron Colorado · Structure no. 0400-6

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Morrow Pt. Dam RD over Cimmaron Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrow Pt. Dam RD over Cimmaron Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrow Pt. Dam RD
CrossesCimmaron Creek
LocationCimmmaron Colorado
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.45139, -107.54972
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrow Pt. Dam RD over Cimmaron Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrow Pt. Dam RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Morrow Pt. Dam RD over Cimmaron Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Morrow Pt. Dam RD over Cimmaron Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Morrow Pt. Dam RD over Cimmaron Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.