US Bridges

County Road 2 over Unnamed Drainage

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of CR K · Structure no. PR2-8.8-1-102

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Unnamed Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Unnamed Drainage in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location0.1 MI S of CR K
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyProwers County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.77117, -102.72987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 2 over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Unnamed Drainage 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 2 over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 2 over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.