US Bridges

County Road 112 over Rock Creek

Fair

Alamosa County, Colorado · 4.9 MI SE of Alamosa · Structure no. 003011203.7003A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 112 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 112 over Rock Creek in Alamosa County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCounty Road 112
CrossesRock Creek
Location4.9 MI SE of Alamosa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.40804, -105.82052
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic146 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 County Road 112 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 112 over Rock Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 112 over Rock Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 112 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 112 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.