Wykagyl RD over Lapin Creek
FairCuster County, Colorado · Just N of Airport Road · Structure no. CUCO 0.10-8
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wykagyl RD over Lapin Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Wykagyl RD over Lapin Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wykagyl RD over Lapin Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wykagyl RD over Lapin 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Wykagyl RD over Lapin Creek carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wykagyl RD over Lapin Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Wykagyl RD over Lapin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.