US Bridges

County Road 616 over Huerfano River

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of SH 69 · Structure no. HU616-0.2-S69

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 616 over Huerfano River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 616 over Huerfano River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 616
CrossesHuerfano River
Location0.1 MI N of SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuerfano County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.7277, -105.01401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 616 over Huerfano River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 616 over Huerfano 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 County Road 616 over Huerfano River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 616 over Huerfano River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 616 over Huerfano River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.