US Bridges

CR350/VALLEY RD over Cucharas River

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of US160 · Structure no. HU350-SO7-S160A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR350/VALLEY RD over Cucharas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR350/VALLEY RD over Cucharas River in Huerfano 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR350/VALLEY RD
CrossesCucharas River
Location0.7 MI S of US160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuerfano County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.55063, -104.93648
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR350/VALLEY RD over Cucharas River built?

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

What condition is CR350/VALLEY RD 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 CR350/VALLEY RD over Cucharas River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR350/VALLEY RD over Cucharas River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR350/VALLEY RD over Cucharas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.