County Road 6W over South Fork Big Creek
FairJackson County, Colorado · 18.3 MI W ST HWY 125 · Structure no. 057006W18.3001A
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 6W over South Fork Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6W over South Fork Big Creek in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 48 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 6W over South Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is County Road 6W over South Fork Big 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 6W over South Fork Big Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is County Road 6W over South Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 6W over South Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.