US Bridges

South River RD over Ironstone Canal

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · 2.5 MI W of SH50 · Structure no. 08503800.30062A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South River RD over Ironstone Canal is a concrete culvert carrying South River RD over Ironstone Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth River RD
CrossesIronstone Canal
Location2.5 MI W of SH50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56881, -107.97939
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 South River RD over Ironstone Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South River RD over Ironstone 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 South River RD over Ironstone Canal carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South River RD over Ironstone Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns South River RD over Ironstone Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.