County Road R over S.Fork Republican River
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 0.8 Miles East of Road 5 · Structure no. KITC-0R-0.80A01
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road R over S.Fork Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road R over S.Fork Republican River in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road R over S.Fork Republican River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road R over S.Fork Republican 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Road R over S.Fork Republican River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road R over S.Fork Republican River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road R over S.Fork Republican River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.