US Bridges

1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance Creek

Good

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 25 MI NW of Rifle · Structure no. 0000000L2005099

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries1005: Sprague Gulc
CrossesPiceance Creek
Location25 MI NW of Rifle
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyRio Blanco County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.79386, -108.10642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks—
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

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 1005: Sprague Gulc over Piceance Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.