US Bridges

CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels Creek

Good

Ouray County, Colorado · 4.7 MI SW of Ouray · Structure no. OUR26-0.1-13A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No. 26
CrossesSneffels Creek
Location4.7 MI SW of Ouray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.97194, -107.72819
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels 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 CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No. 26 over Sneffels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.