County Road 37 over N Fork Frenchman Creek
FairPosted for loadPhillips County, Colorado · 0.1 Mi. No. of US HWY 6 · Structure no. PH37-0.1-S6
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 37 over N Fork Frenchman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over N Fork Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 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 37 over N Fork Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 37 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 37 over N Fork Frenchman Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Road 37 over N Fork Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 37 over N Fork Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.