US Bridges

Raynolds Ave over Arkansas River

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of US50 · Structure no. FRCO 100-RYNLDS

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,572
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raynolds Ave over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raynolds Ave over Arkansas River in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 6,572 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRaynolds Ave
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.7 MI S of US50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.43873, -105.20633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,572 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Raynolds Ave over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raynolds Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Raynolds Ave over Arkansas River carry?

About 6,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Raynolds Ave over Arkansas River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Raynolds Ave over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.