US Bridges

Fourth Street over Drgwrr

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · Just S of U.S. 50 · Structure no. CC 1-FOURTH ST.

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
498 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,706
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Street over Drgwrr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fourth Street over Drgwrr in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth Street
CrossesDrgwrr
LocationJust S of U.S. 50
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.43789, -105.24156
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,706 (2022)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fourth Street over Drgwrr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Street over Drgwrr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fourth Street over Drgwrr carry?

About 2,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Street over Drgwrr?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Street over Drgwrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.