US Bridges

County Road W over Intermittent Stream

Fair

Kiowa County, Colorado · .1 MI E of CR 71 · Structure no. KWV-0.1-70A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road W over Intermittent Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road W over Intermittent Stream in Kiowa 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 6 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road W
CrossesIntermittent Stream
Location.1 MI E of CR 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.54339, -102.21053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 W over Intermittent Stream built?

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

What condition is County Road W over Intermittent Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road W over Intermittent Stream carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Road W over Intermittent Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road W over Intermittent Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.