US Bridges

County Road 24 over Arikaree River

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.8 MI North of Road 3R · Structure no. LIN-24-3R.8A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Arikaree River is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 24 over Arikaree River in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesArikaree River
Location0.8 MI North of Road 3R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.40235, -103.62149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 24 over Arikaree River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Arikaree 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Arikaree River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 24 over Arikaree River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.