County Road 12 over Red Gulch
FairFremont County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of Cotopaxi · Structure no. FRCO 310-12
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 12 over Red Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over Red Gulch in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 years old, older 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 12 over Red Gulch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is County Road 12 over Red Gulch 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 12 over Red Gulch carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 12 over Red Gulch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 12 over Red Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.