US Bridges

Hickory Road over Montrose Canal

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · At Intersection CR 5550 · Structure no. 085031400.581AA

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Road over Montrose Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Road over Montrose Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHickory Road
CrossesMontrose Canal
LocationAt Intersection CR 5550
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56245, -108.04912
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic348 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hickory Road over Montrose Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Road over Montrose 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 Hickory Road over Montrose Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Road over Montrose Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Road over Montrose Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.