US Bridges

County Road 17 over West Kiowa Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 6.0 MI SW of Town of Elbt · Structure no. ELBT-17-2.2-02A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over West Kiowa Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 17 over West Kiowa 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 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesWest Kiowa Creek
Location6.0 MI SW of Town of Elbt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.16171, -104.5878
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic164 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 17 over West Kiowa Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 17 over West Kiowa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over West Kiowa Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 17 over West Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over West Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.