County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodRio Blanco County, Colorado · 12.5 MI W of Rangley · Structure no. RIOB-002-12.70
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.
How long is County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 2 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.