County Road 23 over Patent Creek
FairPosted for loadPhillips County, Colorado · 0.5 MI No of CO RD 2 · Structure no. PH23-0.5-2
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 23 over Patent Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Patent Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 23 over Patent Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 23 over Patent 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 23 over Patent Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is County Road 23 over Patent Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 23 over Patent Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.