Kiowa Road over Coal Creek
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 7.2 MI NW of Montrose · Structure no. 085003300.4057A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 201
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kiowa Road over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiowa Road over Coal Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Kiowa Road over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kiowa Road over Coal Creek 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 Kiowa Road over Coal Creek carry?
About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kiowa Road over Coal Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kiowa Road over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.