US Bridges

County Road 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch)

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 4.0 MI SE of CO Road 42 · Structure no. GAR344-03.73-A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch) is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch) in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 344
CrossesDivide CR (porter Ditch)
Location4.0 MI SE of CO Road 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.36753, -107.59295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch) 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 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch) carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch)?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 344 over Divide CR (porter Ditch)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.