US Bridges

County Road 4N over Little Snake River

Good

Moffat County, Colorado · 0.84 MI North of CO RD 4 · Structure no. MOF4N-00.83

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4N over Little Snake River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4N over Little Snake River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 69% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4N
CrossesLittle Snake River
Location0.84 MI North of CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.9935, -107.77401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks69%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 4N over Little Snake River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4N over Little Snake River 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 County Road 4N over Little Snake River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 69% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4N over Little Snake River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4N over Little Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.