County Road Amber over Wise Creek
FairMontrose County, Colorado · 1.7 MI NW of Pea Green CO · Structure no. 085001601.4074A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road Amber over Wise Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Amber over Wise Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 90 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road Amber over Wise Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road Amber over Wise Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Road Amber over Wise Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road Amber over Wise Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road Amber over Wise Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.