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County Road RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk

Good

Baca County, Colorado · .6 MI E of CR 12 · Structure no. BASS-138-38-14A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road RR
CrossesTrib. of Two Buttes Crk
Location.6 MI E of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaca County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.55649, -102.84249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic22 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road RR over Trib. of Two Buttes Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.