County Road 245 over West Elk Creek
GoodGarfield County, Colorado · 1.2 MI NW of CO RD 243 · Structure no. GAR245-00.07
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 245 over West Elk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 245 over West Elk Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 245 over West Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 245 over West Elk 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 245 over West Elk Creek carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is County Road 245 over West Elk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 245 over West Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.