US Bridges

County Road 19 over Yampa River

Fair

Moffat County, Colorado · 1.4 MI North of US HWY 40 · Structure no. MOF19-01.19

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Yampa River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 19 over Yampa River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesYampa River
Location1.4 MI North of US HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoffat County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.53654, -108.08908
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2023)
Projected traffic93 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 19 over Yampa River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is County Road 19 over Yampa 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Yampa River carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Yampa River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Yampa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.