US Bridges

CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch

Fair

Rio Grande County, Colorado · Just N of CR 4.5N · Structure no. RGDW03-04.50N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR3W/STOEBER
CrossesPrairie Ditch
LocationJust N of CR 4.5N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Grande County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.63998, -106.20413
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR3W/STOEBER over Prairie Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.