County Road 109 over South Rush Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · Just North of Road W · Structure no. LIN-32-W.2A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 523 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 109 over South Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 109 over South Rush Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2040. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 109 over South Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 109 over South 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 109 over South Rush Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Road 109 over South Rush Creek?
The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 109 over South Rush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.