US Bridges

County Road 31 over Antelope Draw

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO Road Aa · Structure no. MG31-0.8-AA-A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Antelope Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over Antelope Draw in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesAntelope Draw
Location0.8 MI N of CO Road Aa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38958, -103.56019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Antelope Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Antelope Draw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Antelope Draw carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Antelope Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Antelope Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.