US Bridges

County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek

Poor

Fremont County, Colorado · 5.3 MI N of CR 123 · Structure no. FRCO 2-216

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location5.3 MI N of CR 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.51955, -105.12407
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

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 38 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.