Railroad Av over Colorado River
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of JCT I70 · Structure no. F-05-R
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,434
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Av over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Av over Colorado River 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 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 16,434 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,871 by 2042. The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Av over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Av over Colorado River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Railroad Av over Colorado River carry?
About 16,434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Av over Colorado River?
The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Av over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.