BRIDGE ON SH 90 AT BEDROCK UPDATE: Now open for all vehicles under 36 tons gross weight

September 20, 2014 - MONTROSE COUNTY – Following a full structural analysis today, the Colorado Department of Transportation opened the SH 90 bridge at Bedrock to all vehicle traffic less than 36 tons gross weight.

Traffic will continue in a single-lane, alternating configuration controlled by a signal until further notice.

(PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK WWW.COTRIP.ORG FOR UPDATES ON THIS TRAVEL STATUS.)

A long-term solution for a bridge replacement is in progress.

BRIDGE INFORMATION - The 1952 steel through-truss bridge underwent routine inspection (typically every two years for older bridges) in December 2013, with no damage identified. Upon a site visit on September 15, CDOT discovered a crack on one of the structure’s vertical truss members (see photo). The bridge was closed late afternoon on the 16th.

HOW TO GET UPDATES: The best way to stay up-to-date on project progress, traffic impacts and more is to sign up for email and wireless (text) alerts. Go to CDOT's web site at www.coloradodot.info and click on the green cell phone icon in the upper right hand corner of the page. Enter your information and choose the section of the state (southwest) for which you would like to receive information. Also, scheduled lane closures for CDOT projects can be found on our web site at http://www.coloradodot.info/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html; and finally, any highway closures are also listed on our traveler information site at www.cotrip.org (see Travel Alerts and Road Work Alerts).