County Road 109 over South Arkansas River
FairChaffee County, Colorado · 1.3 MI SW of Salida · Structure no. CHA109-00.55
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 109 over South Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 109 over South Arkansas River in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 109 over South Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 109 over South Arkansas River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 109 over South Arkansas River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 109 over South Arkansas River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 109 over South Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.