US Bridges

County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr

Fair

Baca County, Colorado · Just N of CR M · Structure no. BA28-28-10.2-91

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr is a masonry arch - deck carrying County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesTrib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr
LocationJust N of CR M
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.15161, -102.57912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.