US Bridges

County Road 2700 over Tuttle Draw

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N of CR Cc · Structure no. 085008A01.409AA

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2700 over Tuttle Draw is a concrete frame carrying County Road 2700 over Tuttle Draw in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2700
CrossesTuttle Draw
Location1.5 MI N of CR Cc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.28235, -108.57579
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2700 over Tuttle Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2700 over Tuttle Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 2700 over Tuttle Draw carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2700 over Tuttle Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2700 over Tuttle Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.