US Bridges

County Road W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R.

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · .2 MI E of SH 385 · Structure no. CYW-0.2-S385A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R. in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road W
CrossesN Fork of Smokey Hill R.
Location.2 MI E of SH 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.89919, -102.34858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic41 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 W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R. 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 W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R. carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road W over N Fork of Smokey Hill R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.