US Bridges

County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · .7 MI S of Spring Ck RD · Structure no. 085003600.6039A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 6000
CrossesMontrose and Delta Canal
Location.7 MI S of Spring Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46621, -107.9673
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6000 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.