US Bridges

Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · .5 MI E of CR 60.00 · Structure no. 085003602.4040A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Grove RD
CrossesMontrose and Delta Canal
Location.5 MI E of CR 60.00
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46023, -107.95737
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2022)
Projected traffic328 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 Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove RD over Montrose and Delta Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.