US Bridges

County Road 202 over Kimball Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 1.7 MI West of CO RD 204 · Structure no. GAR202-12.78-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 202 over Kimball Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 202 over Kimball Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 202
CrossesKimball Creek
Location1.7 MI West of CO RD 204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.45346, -108.336
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks48%
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 202 over Kimball Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 202 over Kimball 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 202 over Kimball Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is County Road 202 over Kimball Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 202 over Kimball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.