US Bridges

County Road 5600 over Montrose Canal

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · 4.6 MI SW of Olathe · Structure no. 085033A00.5083A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5600 over Montrose Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5600 over Montrose Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5600
CrossesMontrose Canal
Location4.6 MI SW of Olathe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.56116, -108.04057
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2022)
Projected traffic444 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 County Road 5600 over Montrose Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5600 over Montrose 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 County Road 5600 over Montrose Canal carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5600 over Montrose Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5600 over Montrose Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.