US Bridges

County Road 84 over Ranch Creek

Good

Grand County, Colorado · Road to Meadow Creek Res · Structure no. 049008400.7017A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 84 over Ranch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 84 over Ranch Creek in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 533 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 84
CrossesRanch Creek
LocationRoad to Meadow Creek Res
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.99899, -105.82794
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2023)
Projected traffic629 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 84 over Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 84 over Ranch Creek 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 84 over Ranch Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is County Road 84 over Ranch Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 84 over Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.