County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek
PoorCuster County, Colorado · .2 MI NE of SH 96 · Structure no. CUCO 0.60-1
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 90 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 395 over Hardscrabble Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.