US Bridges

County Road 5 over Piceance Creek

Fair

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 1.9 MI S of ST HWY 64 · Structure no. RIOB-005-39.99

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Piceance Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5 over Piceance Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesPiceance Creek
Location1.9 MI S of ST HWY 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Blanco County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.0775, -108.236
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic456 by 2043
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 5 over Piceance Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Piceance Creek 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 County Road 5 over Piceance Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% 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 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Piceance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.