US Bridges

County Road 335 over Garfield Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 2.5 MI S I-70 New Castle · Structure no. GAR335-03.89-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 335 over Garfield Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 335 over Garfield 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 6 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 335
CrossesGarfield Creek
Location2.5 MI S I-70 New Castle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.55166, -107.55878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2023)
Projected traffic684 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 County Road 335 over Garfield Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 335 over Garfield 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 335 over Garfield Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Road 335 over Garfield Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 335 over Garfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.