County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican River
PoorKit Carson County, Colorado · 2 MI North County RD Aa · Structure no. KITC-23-6.50-04
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican River in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican River?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 23 over S. Fork Republican River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.