County Road 44 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr
FairBaca County, Colorado · 1 MI N of CR S · Structure no. BA45-45-16.2-66
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 44 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 44 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 44 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 44 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 44 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 44 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.