US Bridges

County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Fremont County, Colorado · 10.8 MI N of CR 123 · Structure no. FRCO 7-221

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
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 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location10.8 MI N of CR 123
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56151, -105.08991
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic29 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.