County Road 35 over Holly Seep
PoorProwers County, Colorado · .3 MI N of SH 50 · Structure no. PR35-34-28.1-65
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 35 over Holly Seep is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 35 over Holly Seep in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 35 over Holly Seep built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 35 over Holly Seep 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 35 over Holly Seep carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 35 over Holly Seep?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 35 over Holly Seep?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.