Fifth Street over White River
FairPosted for loadRio Blanco County, Colorado · 1 Blk. So of Water Street · Structure no. MKR-FIFTH ST
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over White River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Fifth 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 Fifth Street over White River carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over White River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over White River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.