Third Street over Rifle Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 2 Blocks W of RR Ave. · Structure no. 3RD ST BRIDGE
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,547
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over Rifle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over Rifle Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 94 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 3,547 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Street over Rifle Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Third 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 Third Street over Rifle Creek carry?
About 3,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over Rifle Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Third Street over Rifle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.