US Bridges

County Road 49 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr

Fair

Baca County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N of CR T · Structure no. BA50-50-175-67A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr is a steel culvert carrying County Road 49 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesTrib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr
Location1.5 MI N of CR T
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaca County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.26013, -102.18609
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 49 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 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 49 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 49 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Trib N.Fork Cimarron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.