US Bridges

County Road 32 over Illinois River

Fair

Jackson County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of ST HWY 125 · Structure no. 057003200.9020A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Illinois River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over Illinois River in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesIllinois River
Location0.9 MI E of ST HWY 125
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61604, -106.28047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 32 over Illinois River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Illinois 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Illinois River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Illinois River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Illinois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.