US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 100 N of 9th ST (rif · Structure no. RAILROAD BRG-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,136
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,136 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,143 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesRifle Creek
Location100 N of 9th ST (rif
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.53766, -107.78344
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,136 (2023)
Projected traffic14,143 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Rifle 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 Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek carry?

About 11,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.