16th Street over Rifle Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of RR Ave Rifle · Structure no. 16TH ST BRIDGE
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Rifle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Street over Rifle Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,543 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Rifle Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over Rifle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Rifle Creek carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Rifle Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Rifle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.