US Bridges

County Road 202 over Roan Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 0.7 MI W of CO RD 204 · Structure no. GAR202-13.90-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 202 over Roan Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 202 over Roan 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 6 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 202
CrossesRoan Creek
Location0.7 MI W of CO RD 204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.45339, -108.31742
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks54%
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 Roan Creek built?

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

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

About 28 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is County Road 202 over Roan Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 202 over Roan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.