US Bridges

County Road 9 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 2.6 MI N High Street · Structure no. FRCO 9-111A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Wilson Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.6 MI N High Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.50349, -105.20956
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2022)
Projected traffic453 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Wilson 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 9 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.