US Bridges

County Road 5 over Chedsey Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of CR 24 · Structure no. 057000500.2017A

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Chedsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Chedsey Creek in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesChedsey Creek
Location0.2 MI N of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.5814, -106.53952
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 over Chedsey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Chedsey Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Chedsey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Chedsey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Chedsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.