US Bridges

County Road 106 over Hardscrabble Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 1 MI E of SH 67 · Structure no. FRCO 19-208A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 106 over Hardscrabble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 106 over Hardscrabble Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 106
CrossesHardscrabble Creek
Location1 MI E of SH 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.28705, -105.06954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic141 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 106 over Hardscrabble Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 106 over Hardscrabble 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 106 over Hardscrabble Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 106 over Hardscrabble Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 106 over Hardscrabble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.