US Bridges

County Road 245 over Main Elk Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 3.7 MI NW of US HWY 6 · Structure no. GAR245-08.41-A

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
653
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 245 over Main Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 245 over Main Elk Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 years old, older 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 245
CrossesMain Elk Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of US HWY 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.60346, -107.58436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2023)
Projected traffic829 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 245 over Main Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 245 over Main Elk 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 245 over Main Elk Creek carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 245 over Main Elk Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 245 over Main Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.