US Bridges

County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta Canal

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · .3 MI S of Maplegrove · Structure no. 85002105.60037

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
466
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 years old, older 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5875
CrossesMontrose and Delta Canal
Location.3 MI S of Maplegrove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.48394, -107.99025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2022)
Projected traffic540 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 County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta 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 County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta Canal carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5875 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.