Gunnison County Bridge Report Card
Gunnison County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison County has 101 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 351 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gunnison County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 101 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 351 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.0% | 9.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.0% | 7.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 102,883 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 351 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gunnison County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co RD 10 over Gunnison River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 211 | 1973 |
| County Road 16 over Gunnison R. Diver. Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 74 | 1950 |
| Co RD 7 over Ohio Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1942 |
| County Road 749 over East River Diver. Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16 | 1950 |
| Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1970 |
| US 50 Ml over Gunnison River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 6,200 | 1957 |
| SH 133 Ml over East Muddy Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 930 | 1978 |
| SH 149 Ml over Lake Fk Gunnison River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 560 | 1957 |
| SH 149 Ml over Cebolla Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 560 | 1958 |
| SH 135 Ml over Gunnison River | High traffic | Fair | 7,400 | 1950 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.