US Bridges

County Road 6250 over Montrose and Delta Canal

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · 1.1 MI S of SH 90 · Structure no. 85004401.30043

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6250 over Montrose and Delta Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6250 over Montrose and Delta Canal in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6250
CrossesMontrose and Delta Canal
Location1.1 MI S of SH 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.44109, -107.91879
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2022)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6250 over Montrose and Delta Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 6250 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 County Road 6250 over Montrose and Delta Canal carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6250 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6250 over Montrose and Delta Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.