US Bridges

County Road 16 over Morrison Creek

Good

Routt County, Colorado · 11.5 MI SE of CO RD 14 · Structure no. 107001615.90946

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Morrison Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying County Road 16 over Morrison Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location11.5 MI SE of CO RD 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRoutt County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.18406, -106.75212
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Morrison Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.