US Bridges

CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River

Fair

Ouray County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of US 550 · Structure no. OUR906-0.2-10

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River is a steel frame carrying CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 906 (buckhorn)
CrossesUncompahgre River
Location0.1 MI E of US 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuray County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.33103, -107.77933
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2022)
Projected traffic442 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River 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 CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns CR 906 (buckhorn) over Uncompahgre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.