US Bridges

County Road 137 over Canyon Creek

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 0.1MI E of Bear Wallow RD · Structure no. GAR137-02.04

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 137 over Canyon Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 137 over Canyon Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 137
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location0.1MI E of Bear Wallow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.60166, -107.44601
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks12%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 137 over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 137 over Canyon 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 137 over Canyon Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 137 over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 137 over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.