US Bridges

County Road 65 over White River

Fair

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of ST HWY 64 · Structure no. RIOB-065-00.08

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 65 over White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesWhite River
Location0.1 MI N of ST HWY 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Blanco County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.15383, -108.69997
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2023)
Projected traffic355 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 65 over White River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over 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 65 over White River carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over White River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.