US Bridges

County Road 62 over Elk River

Fair

Routt County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of CO RD 129 · Structure no. 107006200.40913

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 62 over Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 62 over Elk River in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 62
CrossesElk River
Location0.4 MI W of CO RD 129
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRoutt County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.70781, -106.92576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2023)
Projected traffic472 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 62 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 62 over Elk River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 62 over Elk River carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is County Road 62 over Elk River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 62 over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.