US Bridges

County Road 24 over Uncompahgre River

Fair

Ouray County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of US 550 · Structure no. OUR24-0.1-7A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,014
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 24 over Uncompahgre River in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesUncompahgre River
Location0.1 MI W of US 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.18405, -107.74622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2022)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 24 over Uncompahgre River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 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 County Road 24 over Uncompahgre River carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Uncompahgre River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Uncompahgre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.