County Road 65 over Comanche Creek
GoodElbert County, Colorado · 1.1 MI S of County RD 150 · Structure no. ELBT65-4.30-01A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 65 over Comanche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 65 over Comanche 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 65 over Comanche Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 65 over Comanche 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 65 over Comanche Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Road 65 over Comanche Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 65 over Comanche Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.