US Bridges

County Road 22 over Yampa River

Good

Routt County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of ST HWY 131 · Structure no. 107002200.40901

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Yampa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over Yampa River in Routt 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 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesYampa River
Location0.4 MI W of ST HWY 131
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.39873, -106.83399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic785 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22 over Yampa River built?

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

What condition is County Road 22 over Yampa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Yampa River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Yampa River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Yampa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.