Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad
GoodMoffat County, Colorado · 1 MI NW of ST HWY13 MP 64 · Structure no. MOF17-01.70
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad is a steel culvert carrying Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns Cnty RD 17 and 51 over Colowyo Coal Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.