US Bridges

County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · W. of CR 117 · Structure no. GAR126-00.02

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,368
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,368 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 126
CrossesFourmile Creek
LocationW. of CR 117
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.46163, -107.32432
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,368 (2023)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek 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 County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 1,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 126 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.