US Bridges

County Road 23 over Middle Rush Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 1.2 Miles N of Road 2G · Structure no. LIN-23-2H.2A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Middle Rush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Middle Rush Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesMiddle Rush Creek
Location1.2 Miles N of Road 2G
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.95481, -103.64575
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic67 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 23 over Middle Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Middle Rush 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 23 over Middle Rush Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 23 over Middle Rush Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Middle Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.