US Bridges

County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River

Good

Park County, Colorado · N of Shawnee and US 285 · Structure no. PA10SW4-0.2-285

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCounty Road 10SW4
CrossesN Fk South Platte River
LocationN of Shawnee and US 285
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.42427, -105.55363
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10SW4 over N Fk South Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.