US Bridges

County Road 2 over Chico Creek

Fair

Dolores County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N of SH491 · Structure no. DOL-001A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Chico Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 2 over Chico Creek in Dolores County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesChico Creek
Location1.5 MI N of SH491
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDolores County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.82739, -109.01378
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2 over Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Chico 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Chico Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 2 over Chico Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.