US Bridges

County Road 129 over No Name Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · Exit 119 I-70 SW.5 MI · Structure no. GAR129-00.32

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
346
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 129 over No Name Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 129 over No Name Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 129
CrossesNo Name Creek
LocationExit 119 I-70 SW.5 MI
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.56049, -107.29983
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 129 over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 129 over No Name 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 County Road 129 over No Name Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 129 over No Name Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 129 over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.