US Bridges

County Road 3T over Arikaree River

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.6 Mile West of Road 27 · Structure no. LIN-3T-26.4A

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3T over Arikaree River is a steel culvert carrying County Road 3T over 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3T
CrossesArikaree River
Location0.6 Mile West of Road 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.41787, -103.57826
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic82 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3T over Arikaree River built?

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

What condition is County Road 3T over 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 3T over Arikaree River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 3T over Arikaree River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3T over Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.