US Bridges

County Road 134 over Colorado River

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · Exit 111 of I-70 · Structure no. GAR134-04.90

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 134 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 134 over Colorado River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 45 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road 134
CrossesColorado River
LocationExit 111 of I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5614, -107.40746
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2023)
Projected traffic944 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 134 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Road 134 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 134 over Colorado River carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Road 134 over Colorado River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 134 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.