US Bridges

County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 7.25 MI N of CR 123 · Structure no. FRCO 4-218A

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 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
Location7.25 MI N of CR 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.53407, -105.12547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 67 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek 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 67 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.