County Road 17 over Steels Fork Creek
PoorLincoln County, Colorado · 1.2 Miles North of Road F · Structure no. LIN-17-G.2
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over Steels Fork Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Steels Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 17 over Steels Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 17 over Steels Fork Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 17 over Steels Fork Creek carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is County Road 17 over Steels Fork Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over Steels Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.