County Road 76 over Elkhead Creek
GoodRoutt County, Colorado · 5.4 MI N of US HWY 40 · Structure no. 107007605.40549
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 76 over Elkhead Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 76 over Elkhead Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 76 over Elkhead Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 76 over Elkhead 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 76 over Elkhead Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is County Road 76 over Elkhead Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 76 over Elkhead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.