Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River
FairMontrose County, Colorado · .25 MI S of SH 348 · Structure no. OLATHE-1A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River 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 Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Church Avenue over Uncompahgre River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.