County Road 21 over S Fork Frenchman Creek
FairPhillips County, Colorado · 0.4 MI No of CO RD 20 · Structure no. PH21-0.4-20-A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21 over S Fork Frenchman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over S Fork Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 21 over S Fork Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 21 over S Fork Frenchman 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 21 over S Fork Frenchman Creek carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21 over S Fork Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21 over S Fork Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.