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County Road 204 over Clear Creek Ditch

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Garfield County, Colorado · 2.3 MI No of CO Road 202 · Structure no. GAR204-09.30-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 204 over Clear Creek Ditch is a concrete slab carrying County Road 204 over Clear Creek Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 204
CrossesClear Creek Ditch
Location2.3 MI No of CO Road 202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.47972, -108.32583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2023)
Projected traffic541 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 204 over Clear Creek Ditch built?

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

What condition is County Road 204 over Clear Creek Ditch 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 204 over Clear Creek Ditch carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is County Road 204 over Clear Creek Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 204 over Clear Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.