County Road 344 over South Cottonwood Creek
GoodPosted for loadChaffee County, Colorado · .6 MI S of CR 306 · Structure no. CHA344-10.00
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 344 over South Cottonwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 344 over South Cottonwood Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 344 over South Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 344 over South Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 344 over South Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 344 over South Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 344 over South Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.