US Bridges

County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk

Poor

Baca County, Colorado · .4 MI S of CR Ww · Structure no. BA12-12-42.3-17

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesTrib. of Two Buttes Crk
Location.4 MI S of CR Ww
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.62173, -102.87477
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.