US Bridges

County Road 26A over Sneffels Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ouray County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S. of CR26 · Structure no. OUR26B-0.0-23

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26A over Sneffels Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26A over Sneffels Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26A
CrossesSneffels Creek
Location0.1 MI S. of CR26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.97504, -107.74576
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26A over Sneffels Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26A 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 County Road 26A over Sneffels Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 26A over Sneffels Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26A over Sneffels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.