US Bridges

County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO RD 22 · Structure no. LOG91-22.8-235

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 91
CrossesTrib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck
Location0.8 MI N of CO RD 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.5955, -102.72253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks29%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$864,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 91 over Trib.N.Fork Frenchman Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.