Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River
FairMontrose County, Colorado · 1 MI W of SH 50 · Structure no. 085002800.4061A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River 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 Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gunnison Road over Uncompahgre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.