Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry Creek
FairMontrose County, Colorado · 2.6 MI E of Pea Green Cor · Structure no. 85001800.50072
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron frame carrying Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry 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 Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Begonia Rd/Cr 18 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.