US Bridges

County Road 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CO RD R · Structure no. MG25-0.1-R-A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesUpper Platte Beaver Cnl
Location0.1 MI N of CO RD R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.24869, -103.67989
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.