US Bridges

County Road 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · Just S of SH 50 · Structure no. LMR-5A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9.3
CrossesWillow Creek Drain
LocationJust S of SH 50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.09075, -102.58846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9.3 over Willow Creek Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.