US Bridges

Railroad Av over UP RR

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of JCT I70 · Structure no. F-05-Q

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Av over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Av over UP RR in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 16,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,877 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRailroad Av
CrossesUP RR
Location0.3 MI N of JCT I70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.52833, -107.7797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,438 (2023)
Projected traffic20,877 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Railroad Av over UP RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Av over UP RR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Railroad Av over UP RR carry?

About 16,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Av over UP RR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Av over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.