County Road 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat
FairPosted for loadMorgan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI North of US HWY 6 · Structure no. MG31-0.4-S6
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is County Road 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat 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 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is County Road 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 31 over Beaver Creek Lower Plat?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.