US Bridges

Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · 4.2 MI SE of Montrose · Structure no. 085041B00.3023A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
342
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWoodgate Road
CrossesUncompahgre River
Location4.2 MI SE of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.42287, -107.85359
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2022)
Projected traffic397 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodgate Road over Uncompahgre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.