US Bridges

County Road 7 over Arkansas River

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 350 Ft SE of US 50 · Structure no. FRCO 300-0.10A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 7 over Arkansas River in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesArkansas River
Location350 Ft SE of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.49215, -105.91724
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Arkansas River 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 7 over Arkansas River carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.