US Bridges

County Road 29 over South Rush Creek

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Lincoln County, Colorado · 2.2 Miles S of Colo 94 · Structure no. LIN-29-X.8A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over South Rush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over South Rush Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2040. The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesSouth Rush Creek
Location2.2 Miles S of Colo 94
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.81898, -103.53373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length466 ft (142.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic23 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 29 over South Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over South Rush Creek 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 29 over South Rush Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 29 over South Rush Creek?

The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over South Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.