County Road 191 over Arkansas River
PoorClosed to trafficChaffee County, Colorado · .3 MI E of SH 291 · Structure no. CHA191-01.57
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 191 over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 191 over Arkansas River in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 191 over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 191 over Arkansas River 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 191 over Arkansas River carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is County Road 191 over Arkansas River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 191 over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.