US Bridges

CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas River

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 0.1 MI South of US160 · Structure no. HU302-SO1-S160A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 340/BEAR Crk
CrossesCucharas River
Location0.1 MI South of US160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuerfano County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.61656, -104.79618
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic166 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 340/BEAR Crk over Cucharas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.