US Bridges

Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo

Good

Montrose County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of E Niagara Rd. · Structure no. MONTROSE-3

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,233
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 5,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,071 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHillcrest Drive
CrossesMontrose Arroyo
Location0.1 MI S of E Niagara Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.46581, -107.85703
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,233 (2022)
Projected traffic6,071 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo carry?

About 5,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Drive over Montrose Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.