Trout Road over Uncompahgre River
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · 0.25 M E of SH 550 · Structure no. 085006700.4020A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trout Road over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Trout Road over Uncompahgre River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Trout Road over Uncompahgre River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trout Road over Uncompahgre River 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 Trout Road over Uncompahgre River carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Trout Road over Uncompahgre River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Trout Road over Uncompahgre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.