US Bridges

CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime Creek

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · 3 MI E of Ruedi Reservoir · Structure no. PIT-04A-1.0

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesCO RD 4A/FS RD 400
CrossesLime Creek
Location3 MI E of Ruedi Reservoir
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36044, -106.68524
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 4A/FS RD 400 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.