County Road 32 over Adobe Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Colorado · 1.8 Miles South of Road N · Structure no. LIN-32-K.7
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 93 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 32 over Adobe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over Adobe Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 32 over Adobe Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 32 over Adobe 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 32 over Adobe Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is County Road 32 over Adobe Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 32 over Adobe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.