US Bridges

County Road 18 over North Platte River

Good

Jackson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of CO RD 9 · Structure no. 057001801.7016A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18 over North Platte River in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location0.1 MI W of CO RD 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.69753, -106.41292
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic212 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 18 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over North Platte River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over North Platte River carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over North Platte River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.