US Bridges

County Road 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · Just W of SH 550 · Structure no. 085000703.1021A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesMontrose and Delta Canal
LocationJust W of SH 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.40037, -107.8386
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.