County Road 40 over Republican River
GoodKit Carson County, Colorado · 2.5 Miles North of Road L · Structure no. KITC-40-1.10-5A
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 40 over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 40 over Republican River in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 40 over Republican River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 40 over Republican 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 40 over Republican River carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 40 over Republican River?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 40 over Republican River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.