County Road 27 over Arkansas River
PoorPosted for loadFremont County, Colorado · .1 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. FRCO 308-TX CK
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 27 over Arkansas River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 27 over Arkansas River in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 118 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Road 27 over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is County Road 27 over Arkansas River 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 27 over Arkansas River carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 27 over Arkansas River?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 27 over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.