US Bridges

County Road 194 over Draw in State Park

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Chaffee County, Colorado · 2.5 Mi. East US 285 · Structure no. J-12-AR

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

County Road 194 over Draw in State Park is a concrete frame carrying County Road 194 over Draw in State Park in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,322 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 194
CrossesDraw in State Park
Location2.5 Mi. East US 285
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyChaffee County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.65187, -106.05283
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2018)
Projected traffic9,322 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 194 over Draw in State Park built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 194 over Draw in State Park 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 194 over Draw in State Park carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 194 over Draw in State Park?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 194 over Draw in State Park?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.