Solar Road over Montrose and Delta Canal
FairMontrose County, Colorado · 1 M W of US 550 · Structure no. 085062B00.8022A
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Solar Road over Montrose and Delta Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Solar Road over Montrose and Delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Solar Road over Montrose and Delta Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Solar Road over Montrose and Delta 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 Solar Road over Montrose and Delta Canal carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Solar Road over Montrose and Delta Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Solar Road over Montrose and Delta Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.