County Road 31 over Red Mountain Creek
GoodOuray County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E US 550 at MP 83 · Structure no. OUR31-0.1-08A
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 31 over Red Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over Red Mountain Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 33 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 31 over Red Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is County Road 31 over Red Mountain 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 31 over Red Mountain Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 31 over Red Mountain Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 31 over Red Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.