US Bridges

County Road 73 over White River

Good

Rio Blanco County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of ST HWY 64 · Structure no. RIOB-073-00.23A

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 73 over White River in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesWhite River
Location0.2 MI N of ST HWY 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Blanco County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.18014, -108.56533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 73 over White River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 73 over White River 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 73 over White River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road 73 over White River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.