US Bridges

Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · 7 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. 067010508.1026A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 105
CrossesCherry Creek
Location7 MI S of SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.2275, -108.216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 105 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.