CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFremont County, Colorado · 3.5 MI E of Portland · Structure no. FRCO 120-211
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 120/PORTLAND RD over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.