US Bridges

County Road J over East Carrizo Creek

Fair

Baca County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CR 3.5 · Structure no. BAG-3.5-6-51

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road J over East Carrizo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road J over East Carrizo Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road J
CrossesEast Carrizo Creek
Location0.1 MI E of CR 3.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaca County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.09736, -103.02382
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 J over East Carrizo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road J over East Carrizo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road J over East Carrizo Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road J over East Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road J over East Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.