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County Road 103 over Joe Wright Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 100 Ft N of ST HWY 14 · Structure no. LR103-0.0-S14

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 103 over Joe Wright Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 103 over Joe Wright Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 103
CrossesJoe Wright Creek
Location100 Ft N of ST HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.60433, -105.83586
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2023)
Projected traffic179 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 103 over Joe Wright Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 103 over Joe Wright 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 103 over Joe Wright Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 103 over Joe Wright Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 103 over Joe Wright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.