County Road 56 over Elk River
PoorPosted for loadRoutt County, Colorado · 150 Ft W of CO RD 129 · Structure no. 107005600.00916
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 56 over Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 56 over Elk River in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 56 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 56 over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 56 over Elk River carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is County Road 56 over Elk River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 56 over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.