County Road 37 over Middle Horse Creek
FairPosted for loadProwers County, Colorado · .4 MI N of CR Uu · Structure no. PR37-36-40.3-72
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 37 over Middle Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Middle Horse Creek in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 37 over Middle Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 37 over Middle Horse 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 37 over Middle Horse Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 37 over Middle Horse Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 37 over Middle Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.