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County Road 61 over Frenchman Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Colorado · 0.5 MI No of CO RD 14 · Structure no. PH61-0.5-14-A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 61 over Frenchman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 61 over Frenchman Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 61
CrossesFrenchman Creek
Location0.5 MI No of CO RD 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.5345, -102.09092
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 61 over Frenchman Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 61 over 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 61 over Frenchman Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is County Road 61 over Frenchman Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 61 over Frenchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.