US Bridges

County Road 157 over Arkansas River

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · Just North of US 50 · Structure no. FRCO 303-PRKDLA

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 157 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 157 over Arkansas River in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 157
CrossesArkansas River
LocationJust North of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.48506, -105.39936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic149 by 2038
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 157 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 157 over Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 157 over Arkansas River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 157 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 157 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.