US Bridges

County Road 13 over Running Creek

Good

Elbert County, Colorado · 5 MI NW of Town of Elbert · Structure no. ELBT-13-0.5-01A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Running Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 13 over Running Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesRunning Creek
Location5 MI NW of Town of Elbert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.25609, -104.60692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic79 by 2040
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 13 over Running Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Running Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Running Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 13 over Running Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Running Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.