County Road 265 over East Muddy Creek
Gunnison County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 265 over East Muddy Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 194 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 24 of the 101 inventoried bridges in Gunnison County rated good (23.8%); 5 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 51 ft |
| Location | 3 miles north of SH133 |
| NBI structure number | GUN265-03.00A |
| Condition class | Good |
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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