County Road 17 over South Fork White River
FairRio Blanco County, Colorado · 1.2 MI S of CO RD 8 · Structure no. RIOB-017-42.27
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over South Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over South Fork White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 17 over South Fork White River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 17 over South Fork White River 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 17 over South Fork White River carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is County Road 17 over South Fork White River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over South Fork White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.