US Bridges

County Road 245 over East Elk Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 2.0 MI NW of US HWY 6 · Structure no. GAR245-10.08-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
777
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 245 over East Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 245 over East Elk 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 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
CrossesEast Elk Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of US HWY 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59288, -107.55763
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2023)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 East Elk Creek built?

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

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

About 777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 245 over East Elk Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 245 over East Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.