US Bridges

County Road 3 over Rush Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 4.1 MI N of CR a · Structure no. CY3-4.1-AA

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 3 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne 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 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesRush Creek
Location4.1 MI N of CR a
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.67433, -103.11744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 3 over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 3 over Rush 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Rush Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 3 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.