County Road 17 over North Fork White River
PoorRio Blanco County, Colorado · 0.1 MI South of CO RD 8 · Structure no. RIOB-017-43.50
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over North Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over North Fork White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 North Fork White River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 17 over North Fork White River 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 17 over North Fork White River carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is County Road 17 over North Fork White River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over North Fork White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.