US Bridges

County Road 3 over Williams Fork River

GoodPosted for load

Grand County, Colorado · 4.9 MI South of US HWY 40 · Structure no. 049000304.9019A

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Williams Fork River is a steel frame carrying County Road 3 over Williams Fork River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesWilliams Fork River
Location4.9 MI South of US HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.9932, -106.17171
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Williams Fork River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Williams Fork River 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 County Road 3 over Williams Fork River carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Williams Fork River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Williams Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.