US Bridges

County Road 59 over White Woman Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · .1 MI S of CR F · Structure no. CY59-S0.1-FA

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over White Woman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 59 over White Woman Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesWhite Woman Creek
Location.1 MI S of CR F
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68564, -102.08805
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 59 over White Woman Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over White Woman 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 59 over White Woman Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 59 over White Woman Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over White Woman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.