US Bridges

County RD 26 (361) over Red Mountain Creek

Fair

Ouray County, Colorado · 0.5 Mi. S. of Ouray · Structure no. OUR26-0.2-15

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 26 (361) over Red Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 26 (361) over Red Mountain Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 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)
CrossesRed Mountain Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Ouray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.01572, -107.67341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Red Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 26 (361) over Red Mountain 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 RD 26 (361) over Red Mountain Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 26 (361) over Red Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.