County Road U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla
GoodMorgan County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of CO RD 30 · Structure no. MGU-0.9-30-A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla 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 U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is County Road U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road U over Beaver Creek & Upper Pla?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.