US Bridges

County Road 83 over Green River

FairPosted for load

Moffat County, Colorado · 2.9 Mi. S of ST HWY 318 · Structure no. 000065550-01665

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
319 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Green River is a steel suspension carrying County Road 83 over Green River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesGreen River
Location2.9 Mi. S of ST HWY 318
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoffat County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.8275, -109.03067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span317 ft (96.6 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 83 over Green River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is County Road 83 over Green 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 83 over Green River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Green River?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 317 ft (96.6 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 83 over Green River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife and maintained by the County Highway Agency.