County Road 9 over South Platte River
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 1.3 MI N of CO RD W · Structure no. MG9-1.3-W-A
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 543 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 9 over South Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over South Platte River in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2043. The structure is 543 ft (165.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 9 over South Platte River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 9 over South Platte River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 9 over South Platte River carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is County Road 9 over South Platte River?
The structure is 543 ft (165.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 9 over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.