US Bridges

County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fremont County, Colorado · 19.2 MI N of CR 123 · Structure no. FRCO 17-230

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location19.2 MI N of CR 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64379, -105.11246
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County Road 67 over Eight Mile 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 County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.