CO CR 126 | Decker over South Platte River
FairJefferson County, Colorado · At the Town of Deckers · Structure no. E-5-1A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 944
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO CR 126 | Decker over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CO CR 126 | Decker over South 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 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 CO CR 126 | Decker over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO CR 126 | Decker over South 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO CR 126 | Decker over South Platte River carry?
About 944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CO CR 126 | Decker over South Platte River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns CO CR 126 | Decker over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.