US Bridges

County Road R over Beaver Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 28 · Structure no. MGR-0.5-28-A

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,112
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road R over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road R over Beaver Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 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 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,412 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 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 R
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.24816, -103.61375
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2023)
Projected traffic1,412 by 2043
Trucks29%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road R over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road R 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 R over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road R over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road R over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.