County Road 5 over Piceance Creek
PoorRio Blanco County, Colorado · 9.9 MI S of ST HWY 64 · Structure no. RIOB-005-31.98
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 5 over Piceance Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Piceance Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 5 over Piceance Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 5 over Piceance Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 5 over Piceance Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
How long is County Road 5 over Piceance Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 5 over Piceance Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.