US Bridges

Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake River

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · 1 MI North of Montezuma · Structure no. 11700050.80009

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 489 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMontezuma RD CR5
CrossesSnake River
Location1 MI North of Montezuma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySummit County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59167, -105.87139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2020)
Projected traffic489 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake River carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Montezuma RD CR5 over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.