County Road 27 over Illinois River
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of ST HWY 125 · Structure no. 57002700.50024
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 27 over Illinois River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over Illinois 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 27 over Illinois River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 27 over Illinois River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 27 over Illinois River carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is County Road 27 over Illinois River?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 27 over Illinois River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.