US Bridges

County Road 26A over Imogene Creek

FairPosted for load

Ouray County, Colorado · 2.1 Miles from CR26 · Structure no. OUR26B-2.3-24

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26A over Imogene Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 26A over Imogene 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26A
CrossesImogene Creek
Location2.1 Miles from CR26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.95356, -107.72508
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 Imogene Creek built?

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

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

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 26A over Imogene Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26A over Imogene Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.