US Bridges

County Road 175 over Ute Creek

Fair

Chaffee County, Colorado · 3.6 MI NE of SH 291 · Structure no. CHA175-03.39A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 175 over Ute Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 175 over Ute Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 175
CrossesUte Creek
Location3.6 MI NE of SH 291
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChaffee County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.58131, -105.97398
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 175 over Ute Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 175 over Ute 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 175 over Ute Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 175 over Ute Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 175 over Ute Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.