Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal
FairMontrose County, Colorado · .5 MI E of CR 5825 · Structure no. 085002600.4064A
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon RD over Ironstone Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.