US Bridges

County Road 83 over Fraser River

Fair

Grand County, Colorado · Road to Meadow Creek Resv · Structure no. 049008300.4023A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,702
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Fraser River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 83 over Fraser River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,702 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,009 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesFraser River
LocationRoad to Meadow Creek Resv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.99016, -105.82967
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2023)
Projected traffic2,009 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 83 over Fraser River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 83 over Fraser 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 83 over Fraser River carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Fraser River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 83 over Fraser River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.