Oak Street over Uncompahgre River
FairOuray County, Colorado · In City of Ouray · Structure no. OURAY-OAK-A ST
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 445
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over Uncompahgre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oak Street over Uncompahgre River in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 489 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Oak Street over Uncompahgre River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street 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 Oak Street over Uncompahgre River carry?
About 445 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Oak Street over Uncompahgre River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over Uncompahgre River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.