Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek
FairOuray County, Colorado · RD to Box Canyon Park · Structure no. OURAY-PWDR HS
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 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 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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 1988, making it 37 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 233 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Box Canyon Road over Red Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.