County Road 47 over Williams Fork River
FairMoffat County, Colorado · Just W of ST HWY 13 MP 78 · Structure no. MOF47-00.12
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 47 over Williams Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 47 over Williams Fork River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 47 over Williams Fork River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 47 over Williams Fork 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 47 over Williams Fork River carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is County Road 47 over Williams Fork River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 47 over Williams Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.