US Bridges

County Road 132 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 10 MI NE of CR 123 · Structure no. FRCO 132-110A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 132 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 132 over Beaver Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 132
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location10 MI NE of CR 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.56154, -105.0212
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 132 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 132 over Beaver Creek 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 County Road 132 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 132 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 132 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.