County Road 126 over N Fork of S Platte River
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · NW Town of Buffalo Creek · Structure no. D-10-7A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,415
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 126 over N Fork of S Platte River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 126 over N Fork of S Platte River in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,627 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 126 over N Fork of S Platte River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 126 over N Fork of S Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 126 over N Fork of S Platte River carry?
About 1,415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Road 126 over N Fork of S Platte River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 126 over N Fork of S Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.