US Bridges

County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway

Good

San Miguel County, Colorado · At Miramonte State Rec Ar · Structure no. SMG31U-14.2-16A

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 years old, older 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCounty Road 31U
CrossesMiramonte Res Spillway
LocationAt Miramonte State Rec Ar
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97439, -108.33255
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31U over Miramonte Res Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.