US Bridges

County Road 29 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.2 MI North of US HWY 34 · Structure no. MG29-0.2-S34-A

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Beaver Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2 MI North of US HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.26175, -103.60325
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2023)
Projected traffic1,879 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 29 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 29 over Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.