US Bridges

County Road 6530 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · .2 MI N of San Juan · Structure no. 85653010.90092

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,981
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6530 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6530 over Cedar Creek in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,298 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6530
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.2 MI N of San Juan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontrose County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.4908, -107.87102
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,981 (2022)
Projected traffic2,298 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6530 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6530 over Cedar 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 County Road 6530 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6530 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6530 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.