Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek
FairOuray County, Colorado · Exit Road from Box Canyon · Structure no. OURAY-BOX CAN-A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Box Canyon Road 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 Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.