US Bridges

County Road 38 over S Fork Arikaree River

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.4 Mile North of Road 3S · Structure no. LIN-38-3S.4A

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over S Fork Arikaree River is a steel arch - thru carrying County Road 38 over S Fork Arikaree River in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesS Fork Arikaree River
Location0.4 Mile North of Road 3S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.41265, -103.36077
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 38 over S Fork Arikaree River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over S Fork 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 38 over S Fork Arikaree River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 38 over S Fork Arikaree River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over S Fork Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.