US Bridges

Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · Trappers Lake Lodge · Structure no. 021502000001013

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2016. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCty RD 155/FDR 205
CrossesNorth Fork White River
LocationTrappers Lake Lodge
RouteFederal Lands Road 205.1
Coordinates40.00271, -107.23245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (1996)
Projected traffic227 by 2016
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 155/FDR 205 over North Fork White River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.