Uncompahgre Road over South Canal
PoorMontrose County, Colorado · 1 M E of US 550 · Structure no. 085006700.9017A
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Uncompahgre Road over South Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uncompahgre Road over South Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Uncompahgre Road over South Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Uncompahgre Road over South Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Uncompahgre Road over South Canal carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Uncompahgre Road over South Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Uncompahgre Road over South Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.