Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 2.8 MI NW of Olathe · Structure no. 085002700.2071A
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 391
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River carry?
About 391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blossom Road over Uncompahgre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.