County Road 19 over Granada Creek
PoorProwers County, Colorado · 4 MI N of CR N · Structure no. PR19-18-162-81A
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 19 over Granada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Granada Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 19 over Granada Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is County Road 19 over Granada Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 19 over Granada Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 19 over Granada Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 19 over Granada Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.