US Bridges

Jay Jay Road over Uncompahgre River

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · 6 MI NW of Montrose · Structure no. 085003001.4054A

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,668
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jay Jay Road over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jay Jay Road over Uncompahgre River 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 1,668 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJay Jay Road
CrossesUncompahgre River
Location6 MI NW of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.53288, -107.96309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,668 (2022)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jay Jay Road over Uncompahgre River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jay Jay 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 Jay Jay Road over Uncompahgre River carry?

About 1,668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jay Jay Road over Uncompahgre River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jay Jay Road over Uncompahgre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.