US Bridges

Tenth Street over White River

Fair

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 500 Ft So of Water ST · Structure no. MKR-10TH STA

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,443
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tenth Street over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tenth Street over White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,731 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesTenth Street
CrossesWhite River
Location500 Ft So of Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03322, -107.91852
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2023)
Projected traffic1,731 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Tenth Street over White River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tenth Street over White River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tenth Street over White River carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Tenth Street over White River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tenth Street over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.