County Road 104 over Skull Creek
PoorPosted for loadMoffat County, Colorado · 1.2 MI West of US HWY 40 · Structure no. MOF104-05.90
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 104 over Skull Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 104 over Skull Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 104 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 104 over Skull Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 104 over Skull Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is County Road 104 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 104 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.