US Bridges

County Road 25 over West Kiowa Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · South of Town of Elbert · Structure no. ELBT-25-12.2-01

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,858
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over West Kiowa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over West Kiowa Creek in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,858 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,341 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesWest Kiowa Creek
LocationSouth of Town of Elbert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElbert County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.21043, -104.53867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,858 (2020)
Projected traffic2,341 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 25 over West Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 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 25 over West Kiowa Creek carry?

About 1,858 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over West Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over West Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.