County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo
PoorBaca County, Colorado · 1 MI W of CR 10 · Structure no. BAU-9-17-39
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road U over North Fork Sand Arroyo?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.