US Bridges

SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River

Good

Ouray County, Colorado · In Ridgway · Structure no. L-05-E

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,798 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 62 Ml
CrossesUncompahgre River
LocationIn Ridgway
RouteState Highway 62A
Coordinates38.1514, -107.7519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2020)
Projected traffic6,798 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$877,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.