County Road 31 over Horse Creek
GoodOtero County, Colorado · 1.6 MI N of CR Mm · Structure no. OT-31-30-36-171
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 272
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 31 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 31 over Horse Creek in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 31 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 31 over Horse Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 31 over Horse Creek carry?
About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 31 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 31 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.