US Bridges

County Road 4 over White River

Good

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 0.76 MI W of CO RD 8 · Structure no. RIOB-004-06.76

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesWhite River
Location0.76 MI W of CO RD 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.00533, -107.82541
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2023)
Projected traffic245 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 4 over White River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over White River 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 4 over White River carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over White River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.