County Road 31 over N Fork Frenchman Creek
FairPhillips County, Colorado · 0.6 MI No of CO RD 26 · Structure no. PH31-0.6-26-A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 31 over N Fork Frenchman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over N Fork Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 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 | 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 N Fork Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 31 over N 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 31 over N Fork Frenchman Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is County Road 31 over N Fork Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 31 over N Fork Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.