CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue Creek
PoorDelta County, Colorado · .3 MI W of SH 65 · Structure no. ORCHARD CITY-1A
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue Creek in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue Creek carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR J25 (fairview) over Tongue Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.