US Bridges

County Road J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl

Fair

Crowley County, Colorado · 1.0 MI West of CR 22 · Structure no. CRCO 4.00-29A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road J
CrossesLake Meredith Inlet Cnl
Location1.0 MI West of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24389, -103.67769
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic27 by 2041
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 J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Road J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road J over Lake Meredith Inlet Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.