Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West Fork Cimarron Riv.
Gunnison County, Colorado · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Owl Creek Pass Rd. over West Fork Cimarron Riv. in Gunnison County, Colorado, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 107 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2006).
- It is one of 72 of the 101 inventoried bridges in Gunnison County rated fair (71.3%); 5 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | 27 Mi S.E. Montrose |
| NBI structure number | 020406000001036 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gunnison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 135 Ml over Gunnison River | 1950 | 7,400 | Fair |
| SH 135 Ml over Slate River | 1995 | 7,200 | Fair |
| SH 135 Ml over Slate River | 1995 | 7,200 | Fair |
| US 50 Ml over Gunnison River | 1957 | 6,200 | Fair |
| US 50 Ml over Gunnison River | 1957 | 6,200 | Fair |
| Co Rd 317 over Slate River | 1983 | 5,823 | Fair |
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