US Bridges

County Road 38 over Arikaree River

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.7 Miles S of Road 3X · Structure no. LIN-38-3W.3A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Arikaree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38 over Arikaree River in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2040. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesArikaree River
Location0.7 Miles S of Road 3X
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.46782, -103.36002
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 38 over Arikaree River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 38 over Arikaree River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.