County Road 5 over Roaring Fork River
FairJackson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI So of CO RD · Structure no. 57000510.30015
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 5 over Roaring Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Roaring Fork River in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 5 over Roaring Fork River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 5 over Roaring Fork 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 5 over Roaring Fork River carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is County Road 5 over Roaring Fork River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 5 over Roaring Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.