US Bridges

County Road 14A over Dexter Creek

Fair

Ouray County, Colorado · 2.8 MI N of Ouray · Structure no. OUR14A-0.0-05A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14A over Dexter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 14A over Dexter Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14A
CrossesDexter Creek
Location2.8 MI N of Ouray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.05975, -107.68164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 14A over Dexter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14A over Dexter 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 14A over Dexter Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14A over Dexter Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14A over Dexter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.