CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek
PoorFremont County, Colorado · 5 MI SE of SH 67 · Structure no. FRCO 19-209A
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble 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 CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.