US Bridges

County Road 5 over Stock Pass 17

Good

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 6 MI S of CO RD 64 · Structure no. RIOB-005-36.67

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Stock Pass 17 is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5 over Stock Pass 17 in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesStock Pass 17
Location6 MI S of CO RD 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.03987, -108.25978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 5 over Stock Pass 17 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Stock Pass 17 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 5 over Stock Pass 17 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Stock Pass 17?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Stock Pass 17?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.