US Bridges

County Road 8 over Fraser River

Good

Grand County, Colorado · 0.2 MI East of US HWY 40 · Structure no. FRASER-002A

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,341
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Fraser River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 8 over Fraser 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 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,762 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesFraser River
Location0.2 MI East of US HWY 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.95187, -105.81454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2023)
Projected traffic2,762 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 8 over Fraser River built?

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

What condition is County Road 8 over Fraser 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 8 over Fraser River carry?

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Fraser River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Fraser River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.