US Bridges

Jay Jay Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · 6.1 MI NW of Montrose · Structure no. 085003001.5055A

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,603
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jay Jay Road over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jay Jay Road over Spring Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5 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 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,859 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJay Jay Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6.1 MI NW of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.5335, -107.96506
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2022)
Projected traffic1,859 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Jay Jay Road over Spring 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 Jay Jay Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jay Jay Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jay Jay Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.