US Bridges

County Road 9 over Pass Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 2.2 MI N of CR Cc · Structure no. CY9-2.2-CC

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Pass Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Pass Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesPass Creek
Location2.2 MI N of CR Cc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.01208, -102.99564
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 9 over Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County Road 9 over Pass 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 9 over Pass Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 9 over Pass Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Pass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.