US Bridges

County Road M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch

Fair

San Miguel County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of CR 46M · Structure no. SMGM44-0.2-28

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road M44
CrossesGurley Res Feeder Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of CR 46M
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Miguel County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.96233, -108.21833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road M44 over Gurley Res Feeder Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.