County Road 74 over Lay Creek
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 0.28 MI East of US HWY 40 · Structure no. MOF74-00.28-A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 74 over Lay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 74 over Lay Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 78% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 74 over Lay Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 74 over Lay Creek 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 74 over Lay Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 78% are trucks.
How long is County Road 74 over Lay Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 74 over Lay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.