US Bridges

CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary

Good

Elbert County, Colorado · 4.6 MI S of HWY 86 · Structure no. ELBT-25-4.60-6A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,776 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO Road 25 | Elber
CrossesKiowa Creek Tributary
Location4.6 MI S of HWY 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.28602, -104.50972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2020)
Projected traffic1,776 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary 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 CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 25 | Elber over Kiowa Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.