County Road 22 over S Fork Frenchman Creek
FairPosted for loadPhillips County, Colorado · Inter. of Co.Rds 22 & · Structure no. PH22-0.0-23
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 22 over S Fork Frenchman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over S Fork Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 22 over S Fork Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 22 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 22 over S Fork Frenchman Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is County Road 22 over S Fork Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 22 over S Fork Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.