US Bridges

County RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek

Good

Ouray County, Colorado · 1.9 MI SW of Ouray · Structure no. OUR26-0.1-12A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 26 (361)
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of Ouray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.00172, -107.69414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 26 (361) over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.