US Bridges

County Road 12W over North Platte River

Fair

Jackson County, Colorado · 6.7 MI W of ST HWY 14 · Structure no. 057012W06.7009A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12W over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12W over North Platte River in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12W
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location6.7 MI W of ST HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.72994, -106.39852
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic234 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 12W over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12W over North Platte 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 12W over North Platte River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12W over North Platte River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12W over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.