First Street over Arkansas River
FairFremont County, Colorado · Just South SH 50 · Structure no. CC 3A-FIRST ST.
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,377
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying First Street over Arkansas River in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,377 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,662 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Arkansas River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does First Street over Arkansas River carry?
About 2,377 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Arkansas River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.