US Bridges

County Road 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr

Fair

Chaffee County, Colorado · .5 MI SE of US 50 · Structure no. CHA220-00.07A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr is a concrete frame carrying County Road 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 220
CrossesN. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr
Location.5 MI SE of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChaffee County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.53577, -106.18442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr 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 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 220 over N. Fork S. Arkansas Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.