US Bridges

CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide Creek

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 150 Ft W of CO RD 311 · Structure no. GAR324-02.21A

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR324/MAXFIELD RD
CrossesWest Divide Creek
Location150 Ft W of CO RD 311
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.44366, -107.61994
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide 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 CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR324/MAXFIELD RD over West Divide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.