US Bridges

County Road 10 over Blue River

Fair

Grand County, Colorado · On Spring Creek Road · Structure no. 049001001.1001A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 10 over Blue River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesBlue River
LocationOn Spring Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92289, -106.34789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 10 over Blue River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 over Blue River 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 10 over Blue River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Blue River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.