US Bridges

Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · .4 MI W of CR 61 · Structure no. 085034B00.40047

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron frame carrying Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Grove Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.4 MI W of CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.48924, -107.95643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2022)
Projected traffic437 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 Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grove Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.