US Bridges

County Road 5/50 over Cebolla Creek

Good

Hinsdale County, Colorado · 16.2 MI NE of Lake City · Structure no. HIN05-18.19A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5/50 over Cebolla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5/50 over Cebolla Creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5/50
CrossesCebolla Creek
Location16.2 MI NE of Lake City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHinsdale County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.13478, -107.04971
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 5/50 over Cebolla Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5/50 over Cebolla 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5/50 over Cebolla Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 5/50 over Cebolla Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5/50 over Cebolla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.