Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar
PoorPosted for loadOuray County, Colorado · 7.5 MI No.Of JCT SH 62 Ml · Structure no. L-05-C
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Farm Access to 550 over Cow Creek Ar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.