County Road J over Unnamed Creek
FairBaca County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of CR 13 · Structure no. BAH-14.2-7-46
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road J over Unnamed Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road J over Unnamed Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road J over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is County Road J over Unnamed 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 Unnamed Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road J over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road J over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.