US Bridges

County Road Z26 over Tabeguache Creek

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · .3 MI N of CR V24 · Structure no. 85012404.6001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Z26 over Tabeguache Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Z26 over Tabeguache Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Z26
CrossesTabeguache Creek
Location.3 MI N of CR V24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.35814, -108.62918
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Z26 over Tabeguache Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Z26 over Tabeguache 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road Z26 over Tabeguache Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road Z26 over Tabeguache Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Z26 over Tabeguache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.